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Mikel Landa signs two‑year deal to lead Euskaltel‑Euskadi from 2027
Spanish climber Mikel Landa has agreed to a two‑year contract with Euskaltel‑Euskadi for the 2027 and 2028 seasons and will serve as the team’s leader. The move is presented as a symbolic “closing of a cycle” for Landa, who began his professional career with the Basque foundation and now returns to wear the orange maillot again. He said the return will help the “Marea Naranja” vibrate and aims to boost the squad’s chances of receiving invitations to major WorldTour races such as the Vuelta a España. Landa previously rode for Astana, Team Sky, Movistar, Bahrain Victorious and Soudal‑Quick‑Step, and he will leave Soudal‑Quick‑Step when his contract ends in 2026. In 2017 he served as president of Fundación Euskadi, helping the organization survive a financial crisis. The signing is viewed as a major boost for the Basque team’s sporting ambitions and its regional identity.
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Euskaltel‑Euskadi · Fundación Euskadi · Luz Usamentiaga · Mikel Landa · Soudal‑Quick‑Step
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Landa will race the Vuelta a Burgos in August 2026 as preparation for the Vuelta a España. www.esciclismo.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Landa will leave Soudal‑Quick‑Step when his contract expires at the end of 2026. www.diariodemallorca.es · wielrennenuptodate.nl · www.brujulabike.com · www.deia.eus
- [● 7 SOURCES] The signing is intended to boost Euskaltel‑Euskadi’s chances of receiving invitations to major WorldTour races such as the Vuelta a España. ciclismoaldia.es · www.diariodemallorca.es · wielrennenuptodate.nl · www.brujulabike.com · www.deia.eus · +1 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Landa previously rode for Astana, Team Sky, Movistar, Bahrain Victorious and Soudal‑Quick‑Step. www.diariodemallorca.es · wielrennenuptodate.nl · www.brujulabike.com · www.deia.eus
- [● 7 SOURCES] Mikel Landa will return to Euskaltel‑Euskadi on a two‑year contract for the 2027 and 2028 seasons. ciclismoaldia.es · www.diariodemallorca.es · wielrennenuptodate.nl · www.brujulabike.com · www.deia.eus · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Landa served as president of Fundación Euskadi in 2017. ciclismoaldia.es · www.diariodemallorca.es · wielrennenuptodate.nl · www.brujulabike.com · www.deia.eus · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Landa said his return “closes a cycle”. ciclismoaldia.es · www.diariodemallorca.es · wielrennenuptodate.nl · www.brujulabike.com · www.deia.eus · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Landa will lead the Soudal‑Quick‑Step lineup at the Vuelta a Burgos. www.esciclismo.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Landa will serve as team leader of Euskaltel‑Euskadi for the 2027‑28 seasons. ciclismoaldia.es · www.diariodemallorca.es · wielrennenuptodate.nl · www.brujulabike.com · www.deia.eus · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Landa said his return will help the “Marea Naranja” vibrate again. ciclismoaldia.es · www.diariodemallorca.es · wielrennenuptodate.nl · www.brujulabike.com · www.deia.eus · +1 more