Milan and Ciccone set to commit long term future to Lidl-Trek

Earlier this year we reported that Mads Pedersen had signed a lifetime contract extension with Lidl-Trek. Now, per Ciro Scognamiglio of La Gazzetta dello Sport, the team has secured two more long-term commitments: Jonathan Milan and Giulio Ciccone, both of whom are now tied to the team until at least the end of 2029.

Although this news is yet to be confirmed, it appears that the Lidl-Trek squad have secured the services of some of their most important riders for the foreseeable future.

Ciccone, now 30, has been a key part of the Lidl-Trek setup since 2019. Over that period, he has developed into one of the peloton’s top climbers, winning the mountains classification at both the Tour de France and the Giro d’Italia. In addition to those achievements, he has three Giro stage victories on his palmarès. Ciccone’s consistency in the high mountains and loyalty to the team made him a clear candidate for a long term deal.

Milan, 24, arrived from Bahrain Victorious ahead of the 2024 season and quickly established himself as Lidl-Trek’s most promising sprinter. An Olympic gold medalist on the track, he has transitioned smoothly to road racing, taking the points jersey at the Giro in both 2023 and 2024. His ability to consistently deliver results in sprints has made him one of the team’s most valuable riders.

His form in 2025 has been so convincing that he will lead Lidl-Trek at the upcoming Tour de France, which begins in three days. Despite Pedersen’s impressive performance at this year’s Giro, where he claimed four stage wins and the points classification, he will not be part of the Tour lineup. The team has decided to focus its efforts on Milan, suggesting a shift in strategy and a clear investment in the younger rider’s future. The decision signals Milan’s growing influence within the team and reinforces Lidl-Trek’s long-term vision built around him.