Colombia reporting a European team could be interested in signing Miguel Angel Lopez

Miguel Ángel López is temporarily suspended by the UCI for doping due to the 'Operación Ilex'. Despite this, rumors arise from Colombia of teams that supposedly could be interested in acquiring his services.

The 2023 season has witnessed the achievements of López, who has added victories to his palmares racing for Team Medellín on the American circuit. However, his return to the elite of international cycling is on hold due to the provisional suspension imposed on him by the International Cycling Union (UCI) as part of the ongoing investigation related to Operation Ilex.

One of the teams that has sounded as a possible destination for Lopez in recent hours is Intermarché - Circus - Wanty, which seeks to fill the gap left by the departure of Portuguese cyclist Rui Costa. Lopez would be considered the leader of this team with the aspiration of improving its position in the UCI ranking in 2024. However, these negotiations are tinged with uncertainty due to the legal implications surrounding the Colombian cyclist.

While Lopez continues to train with dedication, the reality is that the doping allegations and the ongoing Operation Ilex investigation cast a shadow of uncertainty over his future in professional cycling. The current situation does not allow us to predict whether he will be able to compete again in international competitions and whether any team will be willing to take the risk involved in signing him.