Alexey Lutsenko's move to Israel - Premier Tech can be considered a done deal
CyclingMonday, 22 July 2024 at 08:30
At the end of the first week of the Tour de France, it was suggested that Alexey Lutsenko might be on his way out of Astana Qazaqstan at the end of this season. His new destination was reported to be the PRT Israel - Premier Tech, which might replace Astana in World Tour in 2026.
According to newest report from Gazzetta dello Sport, the two-year deal has been penned already and only official communication is missing. If true, it would be a huge blow for the Kazakh team, where Lutsenko grew up to be one the team's main stars in recent years.
On the other hand, the 31-year-old was probably on a premium salary despite his results weren't always reflecting his leader status. For Astana which desperately needs to rack up UCI points in order to stay in the WorldTour for next period, it could be only beneficial to free up some space on their payroll and bring more consistent leaders.
The deal might also see Lutsenko finally settle in a team where there won't be as much pressure to perform. With the rising Israel - Premier Tech, he might get the chance to have more freedom to hunt individual successes, either in classics, or stages at the Grand Tours - something he has been already quite proficient at in recent years.
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- Not sure you can say that someone as talented and successful as him has had bad luck, but between coming along right after the two titans and now this, his is a career cut short. Perhaps he can transition to a different role in the sport, but in any case I wish him well.MidnightRider08-01-2026
- I doubt it. This blows a hole in their ranks.mobk08-01-2026
- For a while there, Eli was the best of the rest in cyclocross behind Mathieu and Wout. It must be tough to be forced to retire early due to medical issues, but good health trumps everything else. I wish him the best in his future endeavors.
santiagobenites08-01-2026 - however you frame it, it seems that they asked more from Ayuso (who obviously did not deliver the needed support) than they are asking from del Torro ... who - according to this quote - just needs to show up and can then ride however he likes.Ketterechts08-01-2026
- I agree that Ayuso was wrong in doing what he did at the tour, but we don't know everything behind the feud unless they all say honestly what went wrong. If he us such a rat and traitor, which it's a bit harsh, then what is to be said about Soler when he was with Movistar and didn't want to ride for Mas? I was disappointed, yes, but realize riders also have goals, and right now, UAE is all about their golden boy.Colnago-fan08-01-2026
- Yes, still sad though, that he's retiring. Anyway, best wishes for his new chaptermhfrvz08-01-2026
- has he been pushed out by the team ?
ChillingCyclist08-01-2026 - Jesus was crusified at age 33. Go out BIG, not like Froome; a good cyclist but people are now laughing and making fun of Froomey. He just doesn't know when to quit. I understand Simon Yates. Who still remembers, Pogi the GOAT also talked about retiring early? He had enough of the BS that comes with professional sports, especially cycling.NikkoNicco08-01-2026
- I think the regret is greater for Cian than JV.mij08-01-2026
- Ayuso was a rat...a traitor. Lidli Trek will get rid of him in the next two years. Once a traitor, always a traitor. He betrayed his UAE team and Pogacar.NikkoNicco08-01-2026
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Info @Gazzetta_it - According to our sources now the move of @AlexeyLutsenko3 from @AstanaQazTeam to @IsraelPremTech can be considered a done deal, only official communication missing. Two year deal, 2025-2026 @cycling_podcast
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