# Visma | Lease a Bike team roster developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/visma-lease-a-bike-team-roster-developments
> Updated: 2026-09-06T11:04:41.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3.

The Dutch cycling team Visma | Lease a Bike has undertaken several roster management actions. Initially, the team secured Italian cyclist Edoardo Affini with a three-year contract extension through the end of the 2029 season. Team Director of Racing Marc Reef characterized Affini as an ‘important pillar’ of the squad.

Following this, the team announced that Christophe Laporte has also extended his contract until the end of 2029. Regarding future recruitment, the team has reportedly reached an agreement to sign British rider Mark Donovan from Pinarello-Q36.5 for the 2027 season. Additionally, rumors have emerged regarding a potential return for Primoz Roglic to the team in 2027.

Furthering its roster stability, the team has secured extensions for both Christophe Laporte and Victor Campenaerts. Laporte, who has achieved notable successes including victories at Gand-Wevelgem and the Tour of Flanders, remains committed through the end of 2029. Campenaerts has renewed his contract to stay with the squad until the end of 2028, expressing satisfaction with his role as a teammate in Grand Tours.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Visma | Lease a Bike extends contracts for Laporte and Campenaerts

Cyclists Christophe Laporte and Victor Campenaerts have extended their contracts with Visma | Lease a Bike, with Laporte staying until 2029 and Campenaerts until 2028.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/visma-lease-a-bike-extends-contracts-for-laporte-and-campenaerts

### 2026-09-01: Team Visma | Lease a Bike secures Laporte and targets new signings

Team Visma | Lease a Bike extends Christophe Laporte's contract until 2029 and reportedly agrees to sign Mark Donovan, while Henrique Bravo faces interest from Pinarello-Q36.5.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/team-visma-lease-a-bike-targets-mark-donovan-for-2027

### 2026-08-27: Edoardo Affini extends Visma | Lease a Bike contract until 2029

Italian cyclist Edoardo Affini has extended his contract with Visma | Lease a Bike for three years, keeping him with the team through the end of the 2029 season.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/edoardo-affini-extends-visma-lease-a-bike-contract-until-2029

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