BREAKING NEWS: Remco Evenepoel Signs with Visma on $12.5 Million Deal – “I’m Ready to Make My Mark In Visma”
In a blockbuster move that is sending shockwaves through the cycling world, Remco Evenepoel has officially signed a four-year contract with Team Visma | Lease a Bike, worth a staggering $12.5 million. The Belgian prodigy will join the Dutch powerhouse in what is being hailed as one of the biggest transfers in recent professional cycling history.
Team Visma confirmed the news via social media and a formal press release, unveiling Evenepoel in the team’s signature black-and-yellow kit and declaring the beginning of a new era.
“I’m ready to make my mark in Visma,” Evenepoel stated. “This team has a winning mentality, a data-driven approach, and a culture that aligns perfectly with my ambitions. I’m excited to grow, challenge myself, and chase greatness together.”
The deal not only boosts Visma’s firepower in stage races and time trials but also signals the team’s intent to dominate across all three Grand Tours. Evenepoel, known for his aggressive racing style, climbing ability, and exceptional time trial performance, is expected to lead Visma’s GC ambitions alongside or in rotation with Jonas Vingegaard, depending on race strategy.
Visma’s General Manager Richard Plugge praised the signing as a generational addition to the squad:
“Remco is a rare talent. His drive, resilience, and hunger to win mirror everything we stand for. Together, we believe we can achieve historic results.”
Evenepoel is expected to make his Visma debut early in the 2025 season, with the Tour de Suisse and Vuelta a España already rumored to be key targets. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how the dynamics play out in a team already loaded with world-class talent.
The cycling community has exploded with reactions, with many calling this the “deal of the decade” and eagerly anticipating fierce battles between Evenepoel, Pogačar, and Vingegaard in the years ahead.
As the 2025 season approaches, one thing is clear — Remco Evenepoel is ready to ride into a new chapter, and Team Visma has just become even more formidable.
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