Former world champion Rui Costa has agreed terms to race for Team USA and will race for EF Education Easypost in 2024.
The 37-year-old’s contract expires at the end of this season after it was confirmed that his contract would not be renewed by Intermarche Circus Wanty. According to our sources, EF Education-EasyPost used one of its last spaces to host a veteran. Neither the American team nor his agent have commented on the move.
Last week, Ryder’s representatives highlighted Rui Costa’s value on the market.
“Louis has shown this year that he is as enthusiastic as ever and capable of performing at the highest level. A rider who has scored over 1300 UCI points and is ranked 50th in the world, he is a leader in most teams. “We saw at the Vuelta and Piedmont that he remains as motivated and above all as professional as ever,” said JoĂŁo Correia. GCN.
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The veteran rider has enjoyed great success this season, winning a stage at the Vuelta a España. He started the season strong, winning the Japan Cup cycle road race on Sunday and also winning the Volta a la Comunitato Valenciana.
Rui Costa will provide valuable experience to EF Education-EasyPost, participating in stage races and one-day teams.
The team has been active in this season’s transfer window, with players in the U23 ranks including Markel Beloki, Lucas Nerurcal, Darren Lafferty, Jack Gray-Lutkin, Archie Ryan and JardĂ Christian van der Rie. signed a young player. Harry Sweeney has been plucked from Lott Stony, while Michael Valgren will return to the WorldTour squad after a season in the team development program.