"It’s a bit of disappointment to be leaving, but it’s the best decision for me" - Ineos DS Matteo Tosatto heads to Tudor Pro Cycling

Matteo Tosatto has confirmed that he will take up a sports director role at Tudor Pro Cycling next year, closing a six-year window at Ineos Grenadiers. The Italian has told GCN that he made the decision to move on for personal reasons and in order to seek out a new challenge in the sport.

"I decided to leave because it was the best decision for me. I have a new big opportunity now to go with Tudor and that’s the best for me at this particular moment," the former pro rider said. "I had a super time at Ineos for the last six years. Now it’s a bit of disappointment to be leaving but it’s the right time. I don’t know if the team is happy but like I said, it’s the best decision for me."

"I have a lot of great memories from the team but the best for me was probably the 2020 Giro d’Italia that we won with Tao. That changed the mentality within the team. I decided the tactics in that race and I also really enjoyed the Strade Bianche win with Tom Pidcock, but my favourite memory was the Giro in 2020," Tosatto said.

"I decided to go to Tudor because I spoke to them many times, and I spoke to Fabian Cancellara. They have had a big programme for many years and the big step in 2024 is to get into a big tour, maybe the Giro d’Italia. They’re ready for the first big Tour and they are waiting for a wildcard," Tosatto said.