Third recruit in a week for the Movistar… and more a quality Spanish runner! After Raul Garcia leg (Arkéa) and Roger Adria (Red Bull), it's now Juan Pedro Lopez who joins the only Iberian training in the WorldTour. After six seasons at Lidl-Trekwhere he had passed professional in 2020, “Juanpe” will therefore find Spain and discover at 28 years a whole new structure from 2026, with a two -year contract. Solid climber capable of beautiful shine, like his Alps Tour victorious last year or his 10th place on the Giro 2022, the runner from Lebrija will be ensured a weight reinforcement in the workforce of the Movistarespecially to support the main leaders as Enric Mas On the biggest races.
VIDEO – Juan Pedro Lopez winner on the Tour des Alpes 2024
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“I think it's the team that suits me and I want to take full advantage of it”
“It is an honor to sign for a team that shares the values of Movistar, a local team after six years spent outside Spain. There is a time when change can bring something positive, and reaching my local team is a doubled ambition. This change is a great opportunity for me. I want to bring my experience to the team and I still have a few years to give me 100 % and give the best of myself. I want to learn from my teammates and share my experience, and above all, do my best. I think it's the team that suits me and I want to take full advantage of it“, the conclusion Juan Pedro Lopez.
