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Cycling Market: Mikel Landa to leave Bahrain Victorious and aims to become Evenepoel's partner at Quick-Step
CyclingFriday, 28 July 2023 at 09:30
Cycling Market: Spanish cyclist Mikel Landa is preparing to face a momentous change in his sporting career during the year 2024. From the Gazzetta dello Sport, it is taken for granted that he will leave Bahrain Victorious, one of the teams in which he has shone in previous seasons, to join Soudal Quick-Step to be Remco Evenepoel's domestique.
The rumor about Mikel Landa's future has been circulating intensely in sporting circles, and many give it as a done deal. This decision will leave a vacancy as leader at Bahrain Victorious, one of the strongest squads in the international peloton. Europe is convinced that the rider from Murguía will migrate to another of the most powerful blocks in world cycling.
A reputable journalist from the Gazzetta dello Sport has confirmed, through his sources, that Mikel Landa is all but assured of a place on the Soudal Quick Step team for the 2024 season. That team counts among its ranks promising youngster Remco Evenepoel, and it is presumed that Landa will have to work around the world champion.
While there is a possibility that the Spanish cyclist will find a place as team leader, he will face the challenge of improving his performance, especially in big competitions. His participation in the last Tour de France left some questions as to his ability to lead a team in races of such magnitude.
Landa himself has expressed his desire to seek new horizons in his career, and Quick Step Soudal could offer him the opportunity to continue to grow as a cyclist and develop his full potential. The combination of his talent and experience with the drive of an elite team could be the perfect formula for Mikel Landa to reach new heights in the world of cycling.
The change of team also raises a possible solution to a mess involving Nairo Quintana, another prominent Latin American cyclist. Landa's departure from Bahrain Victorious opens up a possibility for Quintana to take the leadership role in that team, which could benefit both the Colombian and his new team.
In conclusion, the year 2024 looms as a stage of transformation in Mikel Landa's sporting career. The transfer to Quick Step Soudal, although as a domestique, represents an opportunity to grow and face new challenges. Cycling fans are eager to see how the Spaniard will perform in his new stage and how this decision will impact the world cycling scene.
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