"There have been some contacts" - Huge Jonas Vingegaard transfer to Uno-X Mobility possible as team's manager reveals contact with Danish rider
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Jonas Vingegaard's future goals and ambitions in cycling remain among the most speculated topics in the sport following his crash during the Tour de France, with many pondering what's next for the Danish rider as he goes another year without beating Tadej Pogacar in the Tour. Now, a potential future transfer saga has gathered momentum.
The 2022 and 2023 winner even considered leaving cycling completely at the end of the 2025 season over concerns around his enjoyment of the training and lifestyle. But for discussions with Visma | Lease a Bike leading to greater control over his calendar and training, the 29-year-old could be already in retirement.
The change of priorities seemed to do Vingegaard good as he won Paris-Nice and Volta a Catalunya on the way to his Giro d'Italia glory in May. He faced the usual Tadej Pogacar onslaught and was preparing to mount a challenge of his own at the end of week two before a crash derailed his season.
With his 2026 campaign ended with a broken collarbone, the Dane has had some time to pick up the pieces and look ahead for 2027 as many speculate what he will target next season. One part of the reflection period has seemingly been contact with Uno-X Mobility - a team long linked with Vingegaard due to their policy of only signing Scandinavian riders.
Jonas Vingegaard, the leader of Visma - Lease a Bike.
Vingegaard's Visma deal and potential future transfer
With his Visma contract keeping him at the team until the end of 2028, Uno-X has emerged as a fitting destination for Vingegaard to go - where he would hypothetically begin the 2029 season at 32-years-old and beginning the final chapter of his career.
While those suggestions are a long way down the line, Uno-X team manager Thor Hushovd has added oxygen to those suggestions by confirming that they have had contact with Vingegaard about such a transfer.
“Cycling is a very small environment. There have been some contacts," Hushovd told Danish broadcaster TV2.
Vingegaard's salary a problem for transfer
While a Scandinavian team would be suitable for Vingegaard to ride the last seasons of his career, his Visma salary provides a stumbling block for the team - who would be unable to match the rider's current earnings with their financial structure.
For Hushovd, the team are already looking at options for additional sponsors who could help bring the backing needed to land Vingegaard's signature.
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“The high salary is a problem. The ideal would be to find some Danish company interested in getting involved with our team. In that case, we could start thinking about the project."
Visma have already stated their interest in 20-year-old Paul Seixas as they made no secret their intentions to land the Frenchman as a potential Vingegaard successor. If that move was to come to fruition, it would pave the way for a Uno-X deal in the future.
Gavin QuinnCycling Journalist
Gavin Quinn is a cycling journalist and ultra-distance cyclist with a BA in Journalism from Dublin City University. Formerly the Press & Communications Officer for Cycling Ireland, Gavin has worked inside the national team at the World Championships and has reported for the Irish Mirror, Mirror UK, and The42.
His expertise is backed by elite-level access, having interviewed stars like Sam Bennett and Ben Healy, as well as immense personal endurance. In 2025, he completed a 12,000km solo cycle from Ireland to Vietnam, following a 4,600km tour across Europe. From the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix to the gradients of the Tourmalet, Gavin’s writing focuses on the "romance and brutality" of the sport. Having visited 50+ countries, he brings a global, cultural perspective to his coverage of the pro peloton for CyclingUpToDate.
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- POG1, another nice doc about our favourite, I watched most of it with a big smile on my face (except for the bits about his crashes 😢 obvs!).Lozza14-11-2026
- Martinez had a good year! 5th at the Tour was a great result for him, albeit largely through getting in successful breaks, but he held it better than Pidcock who’d done the same.Lozza14-11-2026
- guess what Valgren, you're 34, and no you're not good enough. sorry to say.mij14-11-2026
- I'm a sepp fan and like to think he earned that LOL, indulge me : ) I think Jonas was fine. Roglic did not want to concede to Sepp. and I don't think you ever attack your own teammate in the leaders jersey if he is holding his own, which Sepp just about was.mij14-11-2026
- enough time? he's 24 years old. He's won 10 races over the last 2 years and some are significant. I won't argue about his attitude being good - it needs to improve. But with some coaching and mentorship he has a lot of winning ahead of him and has plenty of time to win a GT. I don't think he will ever beat Tadej, but everyone else is fair game Look at Mas and Valverde - they were 31 and 29, respectively, when they won the Vuelta.mij14-11-2026
- Pogacar has a fine head on his shoulders.Careful investments and a couple of coffee shops sounds like a wonderful way to chill after an intense career.Stay healthy GOAT.
Brucegel14-11-2026 - I live in Maribor.PogiSloFans14-11-2026
- I live in Ljubljana and often go on trips in the surrounding area, where I frequently see young cyclists in 'Pogi Team' jerseys training, either alone or in groups. By simply motivating so many young people to take up cycling, Tadej has already achieved something truly significant.Velijo14-11-2026
- That's an excellent point. It's interesting that Vader came to that realization only after he learned that his contract wasn't going to be renewed.
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