Alejandro Valverde is part of the Movistar Team staff that has crossed the Atlantic to take part in the Tour Colombia. The former professional rider has been very active on social media in recent days and has been seen training with Nairo Quintana and the rest of the team.
At the Tour Colombia team presentation he spoke to the local press and expressed his joy at being in the South American country, stating that "I am delighted to be in Colombia, delighted with the way the fans have received me".
The rider from Murcia highlighted the fact that Movistar has always been a team that has always looked at Colombian talent, with multiple Colombian riders in the current squad, stating that "the team has always had Colombian riders and this is the year I think it has the most. This year everyone is doing very well. Also with the return of Nairo, let’s see if he can enjoy and get a victory".