The team Movistar team became official this afternoon, via its website, the renewal of five of its young cyclists: Jon Barrenetxea, Carlos Canal, Iván Romeo, Javi Romo and Pelayo Sánchezwhich extended their training agreement until 2028.
In the same statement a brief career analysis of each of Movistar’s young ‘pearls’.
For starters, Ivan Romeo (Valladolid, ESP; 2003), which He joined the ranks of the Movistar Team in 2023 like a runner youngest in the squad at that time. At the age of 19 he made his debut in the telephone team and in the month of August he won the 5th stage of the Tour de l’Avenir. Later, he closed the course with a silver medal at the European Under-23 Online Championships.
In 2024, Romeo took another leap in quality with a brilliant start to the season on the AlUla Tour and closed the season in the best way with the title of Under-23 Time Trial World Champion in Zurich.
A development that allowed him to sign a long-term contract with the Movistar Team.
“I am very happy to renew for 4 more years with the team. The last two seasons with the Movistar Team have been a huge development for me and this is because the team gave me a lot of confidence from the beginning. -offering me the means and opportunities necessary to continue this evolution, without putting any pressure on myself and helping me in every possible way.
“I know the direction I want to continue developing and so does the team. This is the home team, which I always dreamed of being a part of and I am very grateful and ready to help. I look forward to the 2025 season where with I’m preparing with love.”
Pelayo Sanchez (Oviedo, 2000), for its part, Made his debut in January with the Movistar Team and he did it at the front door, won the Pollença – Port d’Andratx Trophy in Mallorca.
The Oviedo participated in his first Giro d’Italia and the bell rang again. Prestigious victory in the 6th stage ending in Rapolano Terme and 2nd in the Sappada phase.
“I am very happy to announce the renewal with the team until 2028. From the first time they welcomed me and the truth is that I feel at home here. When the opportunity arose to expand my relationship with them, I could not who has to think twice.”
“For me, I think it’s a perfect place to continue growing as a cyclist and as a person. Surrounded by great professionals and many friends I already have here. I hope to continue growing for many years to blue and continues to bring joy to the team and the fans.”
In 2024, Jon Barrenetxea (Gámiz-Fica, 2000) touched the sky in Getxo Circuit. Biscayan is achievable his first victory in blue in his debut season with the Navarrese team.
Your potential convinced the team of Eusebio Unzué to also close a long-term agreement with the Movistar Team.
“I am very happy and grateful to be able to continue with the Movistar Team until 2028. The adaptation this first year has been perfect, despite it not being a very good season for me because of my crash in April in the Amstel Gold race”.
“I hope to return the trust that was given to me on the road. With the good group we have, the fun will definitely come and I will be able to help the team a lot.”
Carlos Canal (Xinzo de Limia, 2001) Debuted this season with the Movistar Team and will reap impressive results throughout the course.
In the home race, O Gran Camiño, finished 2nd in stage 3.
And he will repeat in the podium positions in the classification of the best youth in the Boucles de la Mayenne (3rd) and the Tour de Wallonie (2nd).
The ordinance, of 23 years oldalso got a long-term renewal.
“I am very happy with this renewal and being that long gives you the peace of mind to continue to grow with a team that has made me feel at home since day one. I feel comfortable with this group of young riders we have developed”.
“I want to thank the team for the trust they have given us and I really want to keep working hard to improve and give back the support they give us.”
Finally, Javi Romo (Villafranca de los Caballeros, 1999) started the 2024 season as a new rider for the Movistar Team, a team where he will also feel comfortable from day one.
The Toledo debuted this year at the Tour de France. Where he will get a remarkable 5th last position in the youth classification and will be 7th in the Troyes gravel stage.
Finally, In September, he fell short of the podium in Italy. 4th in GP Industria & Artigianato in Larciano.
“This season was very positive, maybe some things could have been better, but this was the year where I grew more as a rider. Above all, for coming to the Movistar Team with a very familiar environment , the home The team and I are very happy with the staff, in general, it has been the key to growth, in addition to having a good schedule, so I am very happy to extend the contract, which means that the team is trust me for a long time and I have potential to continue.
“In the coming years, I hope to improve in the grand tours, try to compete in the stages and help our leader. Let’s go for it!”
Source: La Verdad
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