“Que?” - Team Visma | Lease a Bike deny interest in Enric Mas after reports of rejected approach

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.

Mas’ long-term extension with Movistar marks a strong vote of confidence from both sides, as the Spanish team continues to build around one of their most reliable leaders. Despite recent never having won a grand tour, the Spaniard has been second three times at the Vuelta, and Mas remains a cornerstone of Movistar’s ambitions in Grand Tours.

Team Visma | Lease a Bike boss Richard Plugge also weighed in on the rumour. Taking to social media platform X, Plugge responded simply: “¿Que?”, a brief but telling dismissal of the claim. With both parties downplaying any suggestion of a move, it seems Mas’ future remains firmly in Spanish hands.