After five seasons with the Caja Rural - Seguros RGA formation, the team that offered him his first professional contract in 2020, Orluis Aular could make the big jump to the WorldTour in 2025.
According to information provided by Spanish newspaper Diario de Navarra, the 27-year-old Venezuelan sprinter and puncheur would sign for two seasons with Movistar Team. He would arrive to take the place of the Spanish champion Alex Aranburu, who is strongly linked to Arkéa - B&B Hotels.
Orluis Aular was on the verge of a victory at the Vuelta a Espana 2023. The Venezuelan took second place in the seventh stage, losing only to surprising winner Geoffrey Soupe. This achievement was one of many that contributed significantly to the UCI points accumulated by his team in 2023, where Aular added almost a third of those points.
Last season, Aular not only won a stage, but also the overall classification of the CRO Race (2.1). This year, he has continued to demonstrate his talent and versatility by becoming Venezuelan time trial champion for the fourth time in his career. He also won the GP Internacional Torres Vedras - Trofeo Joaquim Agostinho, took second place in the fifth stage of Itzulia Basque Country and finished fourth in the fifth stage of the Volta a Catalunya.
Our CiclismoAlDia colleagues believe that Aular's potential move to Movistar Team presents a great opportunity for both the rider and the team. Movistar, known for being one of the most prestigious teams in professional cycling, could provide Aular with the ideal platform to further develop and compete at the highest level of the sport.
With this signing, Movistar is also looking to fill the void left by Alex Aranburu, whose departure to Arkéa - B&B Hotels appears imminent. Aular, with his sprinting ability and mid-mountain stage skills, is shaping up to be a suitable replacement and a valuable asset for the coming seasons.
Article written by Victor Gonzalez.
Ondrej ZhasilCycling Journalist
Ondřej Zhasil is a cycling journalist at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2023. He is based in Ostrava, the third-largest city in the Czech Republic, and covers professional cycling across the main UCI competitions, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España. A key focus of his work is startlist analysis and pre-race coverage, where he examines team selections, rider line-ups, and tactical scenarios ahead of major events.
Alongside WorldTour coverage, Ondřej has developed specific expertise in junior cycling and in racing across East Asia, including competitions in China and Japan. He also maintains a broad working knowledge of other disciplines and levels, including cyclocross, while continuing to expand his understanding of mountain bike racing.
Ondřej holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics, which supports his analytical, data-driven approach to performance and race analysis. In his reporting, he regularly uses ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available.
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