Tudor Pro Cycling Team announces blockbuster signing of Stefan Kung

Tudor Pro Cycling have shaken up the transfer market with one of the most high-profile moves of the year, confirming the signing of Swiss powerhouse Stefan Küng. The 31-year-old time trial specialist will leave Groupama – FDJ after seven seasons to become one of the leaders of Fabian Cancellara’s ambitious Tudor project, signing a contract through 2028. Alongside Küng, the Swiss team also announced the arrivals of Luca Mozzato and Robin Donzé, adding both experience and youth to their growing roster.

For Küng, the move represents both a homecoming and a new challenge. “As a Swiss cyclist, I have been following the Tudor project closely and have been very impressed with their mentality and development. Innovation and R&D are key for the team, and I think that environment can push me to the next level, especially in time trial cycling. I'm still missing a major classic in my palmarès, and that's something I really want to achieve,” Küng said in the official announcement.

Tudor’s financial backing is already on par with many WorldTour outfits, and this latest transfer underlines their determination to join cycling’s elite in the coming years. With Küng joining existing stars such as Julian Alaphilippe and Marc Hirschi, the team is building a line-up capable of competing at the very highest level.

Küng’s signing naturally takes the headlines, but the acquisitions of Mozzato and Donzé also fit neatly into Tudor’s vision. Italian rider Mozzato is eager to seize what he describes as the biggest opportunity of his career. “I like how the team has grown, not only in structure, but also in the way it races. This is the biggest opportunity of my career to become the best cyclist I can be. I want to win, but I also want to be a key part of the team's success,” he said.

Meanwhile, Donzé is the latest graduate of the Tudor Development Team, having raced U23 events such as the Tour de l’Avenir. The 22-year-old Swiss climber is relishing the leap into the professional ranks. “Being part of the Devo team was an incredible experience. But making the jump to the pros is a childhood dream. I've learned a lot, I've raced the best U-23 races and now I'm ready for the next challenge,” he said.

Cancellara, team principal and driving force behind the project, hailed the triple signing as another step in Tudor’s rapid progression. “We are excited to bolster our squad with more power and depth, and proud to welcome another Devo rider to the pros. This demonstrates the excellent work our Development Team continues to do in scouting, training and developing young talent. Robin has been part of our program since 2022 and we are confident that he will be a valuable support for our climbers starting next season,” he concluded.