Just days after
Movistar Team announced a four-year contract
renewal with
Enric Mas, fresh rumours emerged suggesting that
Team Visma |
Lease a Bike had made a late attempt to lure the Spanish climber away.
According to a report by
Marca, the Dutch team reached out to Mas in a
move reminiscent of their successful winter signing of Simon Yates. However,
the proposal was swiftly turned down.
The response from Mas was clear: his only option was always
to remain with Movistar. The Grand Tour contender, who has consistently ranked
among the elite in stage races over the past several seasons, reportedly gave
no consideration to the approach from Visma | Lease a Bike.