# Team Jayco AlUla roster developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/team-jayco-alula-roster-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-10T18:00:18.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The professional cycling team Jayco AlUla has announced several roster additions for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.

In early October 2026, the team secured Australian sprinter and Olympic gold medalist Sam Welsford on a two-year deal. Welsford, who will depart Netcompany INEOS after one year, will join the WorldTour squad alongside Olympic champion Oliver Bleddyn. 

Shortly after, the team announced the signing of Italian climber Alessandro Fancellu. Fancellu, joining from MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort, has signed a contract through the end of 2028 with the stated ambition to compete in a Grand Tour.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Alessandro Fancellu signs with Team Jayco AlUla

Italian climber Alessandro Fancellu will join WorldTour team Jayco AlUla in 2027 on a contract lasting through 2028.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alessandro-fancellu-signs-with-team-jayco-alula

### 2026-10-07: Sam Welsford signs two-year deal with Jayco AlUla

Australian sprinter Sam Welsford has signed a two-year deal with Jayco AlUla starting in 2027, leaving Netcompany INEOS early. Olympic champion Oliver Bleddyn will also join the team for 2027-2028.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jayco-alula-signs-sam-welsford-and-oliver-bleddyn

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