Primož Roglič is interested in racing in 2027. 📸 SWpix.
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With news finally confirmed that Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe will not extend Primož Roglič’s contract beyond 2026, speculation has increased about the rider’s long-term future.
The Slovenian will turn 37 later this year, and the consensus in the spring and early summer was that he would end his career, most likely at the European Championships at the end of the season as they take place on home soil. It looked like the perfect moment to wave goodbye, and maybe it still is.
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However, more recent reports have indicated that Roglič is considering one more contract in the pro peloton, and we’ve heard that several teams have at least enquired as to his availability and price.
Even if Roglič takes home a record-setting fifth Vuelta a España crown later this year, it’s unlikely he’ll command the same fee on the transfer market as he’s earning now, and if it’s a Tour de France leadership role he wants in 2027, his team selection will be quite narrow. In this story, we explore some options.
Bear in mind that Movistar, Soudal Quick-Step, and NSN have indicated to me that they’re not in the running for the rider’s signature at this point. I’ve selected four possible teams, but let me know in the comments where you think Roglič should sign for.
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Why it could happen: The team is run by fellow Slovenian Milan Erzen, who’s been a longtime fan of the rider, with their relationship going back decades. It’s also true that Bahrain Victorious are saving a pretty penny with the departures of Damiano Caruso, Pello Bilbao and Santiago Buitrago. They still have Lenny Martinez and Antonio Tiberi on the front lines, but signing Roglič would give them an added weapon in stage racing, and Tiberi’s form has been so up and down this season that they must be pondering their long-term options. Martinez is hugely promising but obviously isn’t the finished article, and he can’t ride all three Grand Tours in the season, so Roglič would certainly have space.
What’s stopping the move?