In a surprising move, Pogacar's great rival called Andres Iniesta
Ecuadorian cyclist Richard Carapaz has unexpectedly left his American team, EF Education-EasyPost, to join the Swiss cycling team NSN Cycling Team. The move comes ahead of the expiration of his contract with the American team, and he has signed a three-year deal with NSN. Carapaz, who previously won the Giro d'Italia in 2019 and the Olympic gold medal in road racing at the Tokyo Games in 2021, will take on a leadership role in NSN, particularly in multi-day races. The team, formerly known as Israel Premier Tech, was co-founded by former Spanish football star Andres Iniesta. NSN aims to strengthen its competitiveness in major stage races and has already added other riders like Colombian Santiago Buitraga, Belgian Lennert van Eetvelt, and Danish Kasper Asgreen for the upcoming season.
Presenetljiv prestop has shaken the cycling world as Ecuador's Richard Carapaz, a major rival to Tadej Pogačar, has joined the Swiss team NSN Cycling. Carapaz, who previously rode for the American squad EF Education-EasyPost, signed a three-year contract with the newly renamed NSN Cycling Team, which was formerly known as Israel Premier Tech. The team is co-founded by former Spanish football star Andres Iniesta through his sports-business venture NSN. Carapaz had been under contract with EF Education-EasyPost until the end of 2028 but decided to leave after four seasons. He will take on a key leadership role within NSN, particularly in multi-day races. His move was announced via a video featuring Iniesta, highlighting the significance of the signing for the team. Carapaz, 33, has had a successful career, including victory at the Giro d'Italia in 2019 and gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. This season, he won two stages at the Tour de France and claimed the polka dot jersey for best climber. He finished eighth overall in the Tour and fourth in the Vuelta España. His decision to switch teams comes amid personal challenges, including the death of his mother early this year and surgery that kept him out of the Giro d'Italia. The Swiss team aims to strengthen its competitiveness in grand tours and has already added new riders such as Colombian Santiago Buitrago, Belgian Lennert Van Eetvelt, and Danish Kasper Asgreen. General manager Kjell Carlström described Carapaz’s arrival as a milestone for the project, emphasizing his experience, determination, and leadership qualities. According to reports, financial constraints at EF Education-EasyPost may have influenced Carapaz’s decision to seek a more favorable contract. While official confirmation of the transfer has yet to be released, the move signals a significant shift in the competitive landscape of professional cycling. Carapaz’s new contract with NSN Cycling is reportedly for two years, though the exact duration remains unclear. His departure from EF Education-EasyPost marks the end of a four-season stint with the American team.
Ecuadorian cyclist Richard Carapaz has unexpectedly left his American team, EF Education-EasyPost, to join the Swiss cycling team NSN Cycling Team. The move comes ahead of the expiration of his contract with the American team, and he has signed a three-year deal with NSN. Carapaz, who previously won the Giro d'Italia in 2019 and the Olympic gold medal in road racing at the Tokyo Games in 2021, will take on a leadership role in NSN, particularly in multi-day races. The team, formerly known as Israel Premier Tech, was co-founded by former Spanish football star Andres Iniesta. NSN aims to strengthen its competitiveness in major stage races and has already added other riders like Colombian Santiago Buitraga, Belgian Lennert van Eetvelt, and Danish Kasper Asgreen for the upcoming season.
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Ecuadorian cyclist Richard Carapaz, an Olympic champion and winner of the Giro d'Italia in 2019, is reportedly leaving his current team, EF Education-EasyPost, before the end of his contract, which runs until the end of 2027. According to reports from the Dutch publication WielerFlits, he is expected to join the NSN Cycling team, which is associated with former football star Andrés Iniesta. This move comes as a surprise to many in the cycling community, given Carapaz's strong ties to his current team and the early termination of his contract.
Bias read (Center): The article discusses a sports-related transfer involving a professional cyclist, with no mention of political figures, policies, or contentious issues. The content focuses purely on athletic career moves and does not carry any political framing or bias.
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