Javier Romo and Movistar Team are going their separate ways after three seasons together. The rider from Toledo and the Spanish team have mutually agreed to terminate their contract, bringing their partnership to a close after the Tour of Guangxi, Romo’s final race with the team.
The news marks the end of a professional relationship that began when Movistar backed a rider who had impressed in his early years as a professional. Romo, from Villafranca de los Caballeros, now brings his time with the team to an end after three seasons with one of the leading squads in international cycling.
The decision was reached by mutual agreement, the team said through its official channels. The Spanish squad and the rider will therefore part ways rather than continue a contract that will not carry into next season.
The Tour of Guangxi was Romo’s final race in Movistar Team colours. Held late in the season, the Chinese stage race served as his sporting farewell before the team announced the contract termination and confirmed the end of its relationship with the rider from Castilla-La Mancha.
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Movistar Team and Javier Romo end three-season partnership
In a brief statement, Movistar Team confirmed the rider’s departure and thanked him for his work during his time with the squad. “The whole team would like to thank him for his work and dedication over these three years and wish him every success in the future,” the team said, accompanying the announcement with a farewell message to Romo.
The agreement brings to a close three seasons in which Romo was part of Movistar’s sporting project. His departure comes amid a period of renewal and squad planning for next season, as teams finalise their rosters and riders look for new opportunities to continue their professional careers.
🔵 Javier Romo finaliza su etapa en Movistar Team Movistar Team y Javier Romo separan sus caminos tras alcanzar un acuerdo mutuo para rescindir el contrato que vinculaba al ciclista de Villafranca de los Caballeros con el equipo. El Tour de Guangxi ha sido su última carrera con nosotros. Todo el equipo quiere agradecerle su trabajo y dedicación durante estos tres años y le desea mucho éxito en el futuro. 💙🫂
— Movistar Team (@Movistar_Team) October 18, 2026
For now, the announcement has focused solely on the contract termination and has offered no details about the rider’s immediate future. Neither side has given further reasons for the decision, beyond confirming that the split was mutual.
The farewell opens a new chapter for Javier Romo, who must now decide on his next destination after concluding his time with the Spanish team. Movistar Team has wished him well in his future challenges, bringing a three-season partnership to an end. Romo now faces the task of finding a new project in the professional peloton, while the Spanish squad continues to shape its roster for the future.
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Javier Rampe is a sports analyst with more than 15 years of experience. He holds a degree in Economics from the University of Rome and a Diploma in Business Studies from the University of Cádiz. Despite coming from an academic background not particularly associated with cycling, his passion for both cycling and journalism was instilled in him from an early age. He grew up following Miguel Indurain and José María “El Chava” Jiménez. An admirer of Michael Robinson’s communication style and journalistic approach, he was inspired to pursue a degree in Journalism at the University of Buenos Aires, which he is currently completing.
He has always maintained close ties with the worlds of sport and culture, contributing from a young age to sports blogs and film and music review websites. His work has appeared in media outlets such as Cope, RAI, and Radio Con Vos. He is also the founder of the cycling-focused podcast El Contraanálisis and the football interview channel Días De Fútbol, dedicated to conversations with professional footballers.
In addition to his work at Ciclismoaldia, Javier has interviewed some of the most influential figures in modern cycling, including Alejandro Valverde and Tadej Pogačar, as well as key voices in anti-doping policy such as Alberto Yelmo, David Varillas, and Marcelo Milano. Marcos Maynar, in relation to the ‘Operación Ílex’ case, is also among the personalities he has interviewed. He enjoys conducting in-depth analysis of the cycling ecosystem and has attended major events such as Strade Bianche, the Vuelta a Andalucía, and Itzulia, as well as numerous national cyclo-cross races.
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