BREAKING NEWS: Primož Roglič Signs with UAE Team Emirates XRG on $12.5 Million Deal – “I’m Ready to Make My Mark In UAE Team Emirates XRG”
In a major shakeup across the UCI WorldTour, Slovenian cycling star Primož Roglič has officially signed a high-profile deal with UAE Team Emirates XRG, reportedly worth $12.5 million. The blockbuster move sees the former Grand Tour champion depart BORA–Hansgrohe to join one of the most dominant teams in the sport today.
The news was confirmed early Monday morning by UAE Team Emirates in a statement that emphasized both the ambition behind the signing and the respect the team has for Roglič’s exceptional career.
“We are proud to welcome Primož Roglič to our team,” said team principal Mauro Gianetti. “His talent, experience, and hunger for victory align perfectly with our long-term vision. Together, we aim to achieve even greater heights.”
Roglič, who has won the Vuelta a España three times and claimed an Olympic gold medal in 2021, is regarded as one of the most consistent and versatile riders in modern cycling. His arrival adds significant depth to a UAE roster already headlined by Tadej Pogačar, raising speculation about a dual-leadership strategy in future Grand Tours.
“I’m ready to make my mark in UAE Team Emirates XRG,” Roglič said. “This is a team that’s pushing the limits of the sport, and I want to be part of that journey. The goals are big — and so is the belief.”
Sources close to the team suggest that Roglič will target the 2025 Giro d’Italia and support the Tour de France campaign, depending on form and internal planning. The move also hints at UAE’s desire to build broader firepower across all three Grand Tours as Ineos and Visma-LEASE A BIKE retool their own lineups.
Fans and cycling analysts have reacted with enthusiasm and intrigue, with many calling the transfer one of the most exciting developments of the 2025 season.
“UAE Team Emirates just got even stronger. This could be a game-changer,” said one commentator on Eurosport.
Roglič is expected to debut in his new colors early next season, with pre-season training camps already underway. As the 2025 cycling calendar takes shape, all eyes will be on how the Slovenian veteran adapts — and leads — in his new environment.
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