Younger and younger riders have been infiltrating the World Tour and top results, and over the recent years it has not been unheard of for junior riders to jump directly into the top ranks. That won't be the case of
António Morgado and Emil Herzog, however both will likely take the leap in 2024.
The duo have been incredibly successful throughout the 2022 season, and have largerly been the two riders who have won the most, and the best. Both have had an intense battle in the World Championships for the rainbow title, where the German Herzog ended up taking the win. Both were already rumoured, and have been since confirmed to joing Hagens Berman Axeon in 2023.