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Visma | Lease a Bike roster and management developments

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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. 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, with Campenaerts renewing until the end of 2028. More recently, the team has bolstered its talent pool by adding world champions Viktoria Chladonová and Ashlin Barry. However, the team may miss out on signing classics specialist Davide Ballerini for 2027, as he is reportedly close to committing to Pinarello-Q36. As the team prepares for the 2027 season, it has announced significant staff changes. Nathan Van Hooydonck, a former professional cyclist who retired in 2023, has been appointed as the new Head of Sport Management to oversee long-term sporting visions. To further strengthen the technical staff, the team has appointed Addy Engels and Joey van Rhee as race coaches. Regarding rider departures for 2027, Dutch classics specialist Loe van Belle is reportedly set to move to Beat CC powered by Saxo. Other departures include retirees Steven Kruijswijk and Simon Yates. Furthering its development efforts, the team has signed 18-year-old Belgian Seff Van Kerckhove to a four-year contract, who will initially join the development squad alongside his brother, Matisse Van Kerckhove.

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