Primož Roglič to leave Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe at year's end
Translated from Slovenian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Slovenian cycling star Primož Roglič will leave the Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe team at the end of the year.
- Team boss Ralph Denk confirmed Roglič's departure, citing a need for roster rotation due to talented younger riders.
- Roglič's contract expires on December 31, and his current focus is on the Vuelta a España.
Primož Roglič, the celebrated Slovenian cyclist, will be parting ways with the Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe team at the conclusion of the current year. Team boss Ralph Denk confirmed the news in a conversation on Substack, stating that Roglič's contract is set to expire on December 31.
Denk described the decision as purely sporting, explaining that the team needs to make space for its roster of talented young cyclists. He emphasized Roglič's professionalism, noting that the rider remains fully focused on the ongoing Vuelta a España, which he sees as a testament to his dedication and love for the sport.
This is a purely sporting decision. We have a lot of talented cyclists and need space for rotation.
While speculation about Roglič's next move has been circulating, Denk indicated that neither Team Visma | Lease a Bike nor Movistar are currently in contention for his signature. Bahrain Victorious has also reportedly been ruled out due to budget constraints. Roglič, who recently competed in the national championships, has had a notable tenure with the team, and his departure marks the end of a significant chapter in his career.
He has had a journey with us, and clearly, it will end on December 31. His full focus is now on the Vuelta a España. This is proof that he is a true athlete and shows that he still loves this sport, which is very nice.
Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.