Domenico Pozzovivo remaining optimistic as search for new contract goes on: "I just want to race"

For many, the 2023 season is already up and running, but for Domenico Pozzovivo the agonising wait goes on as the experienced Italian continues to search for a team willing and able to give him a contract.

Despite the fact that it would seem like the 40-year-old's chances are dwindling, Pozzovivo himself is choosing to remain optimistic. "I'm training as if my season starts next week," the Italian told Cicloweb. "I gave myself a symbolic start date for the season, otherwise planning would have been complicated."

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Whilst Pozzovivo's optimism is commendable, the fact remains that time is running out. "Logic would say that the market will speak," Pozzovivo said. "The last few seasons have always been difficult for me in terms of contracts, as I either found teams closing the market in December or I was coming to the start of February without a contract agreed."

"There may still be possibilities with WorldTour teams, but I don't rule out racing for a ProTeam which has been invited to the Giro d'Italia. I haven't closed the door on any hypothesis. In short, I just want to race an important calendar that has the Giro as the pivotal race."

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