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Follow us on GoogleJavier Romo has left Movistar. The 27-year-old Spaniard has decided to continue his career with Netcompany INEOS, a team that has been very active in the transfer market. After several impressive seasons racing in Spain, he has signed a two-year contract with the British team.
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Netcompany INEOS add another climber to their roster in the shape of Romo.
Romo has been a professional cyclist for 5 years
Romo turned pro with Astana–Premier Tech in 2021, but after three years with Alexandre Vinokourov, he chose to join Movistar.
In 2025, he had a major breakthrough there, claiming his first—and so far only—professional victory in a stage of the Tour Down Under. He also came close to a stage win twice in that year’s Vuelta a España: in Stage 12, he was beaten by Juan Ayuso.
This year was a bit less impressive, but in the Tour of the Basque Country, the Spaniard made a splash by closing the gap on Paul Seixas and Florian Lipowitz.
Netcompany INEOS see big potential in Romo
But just at that moment, he was brought down by a reckless spectator. Otherwise, Romo was somewhat inconspicuous, but Netcompany INEOS sees plenty of potential in the Spanish climber.
"I'm incredibly excited to join Netcompany INEOS and start this new chapter in my career," he says on his new team's website.
"I'm grateful for the trust the team has placed in me, and I'm determined to make the most of this opportunity. I’m ready to work hard, give it my all, and do my part to help the team achieve its goals. I can’t wait to get started.”
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Romo is the eighth addition to Netcompany INEOS
Romo’s arrival marks Netcompany INEOS’s eighth signing for 2027. Benjamin Noval and Markel Beloki are two other Spanish climbers who will be riding for the team.
INEOS has also signed Joe Blackmore, James Shaw, Riley Sheehan, Harold Tejada, and Clément Champoussin.
They aren’t exactly world-class riders—and neither is Romo. But Head of Racing Geraint Thomas believes he has a lot of potential.\
Thomas: 'He adds a lot of quality to the team'
"Javier is a rock-solid rider who has impressed us ever since he entered the cycling world," says the Welshman.
"He has proven himself at the WorldTour level and has developed into an experienced all-rounder who can make a difference in a variety of races.
He adds a lot of quality to the team, gives us more options throughout the season, and we’re really looking forward to working with him."
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- - The bike may be quick, but the article seems a bit too ready to credit the equipment for the result. Remco’s the one producing those watts—though I’ll admit, two minutes is a pretty convincing test ride.jennifer1918-10-2026
- - I’m still learning how time trials work: if Evenepoel caught Jay Vine, does that mean Vine started earlier, and do riders set off at fixed intervals?tourdeforce918-10-2026
- - A flat Tour TT on these roads would be brilliant viewing. Wide, fast courses really let the specialists show what they can do.davidm18-10-2026
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- - Catching Vine and putting over two minutes into him is an enormous statement. That new Specialized clearly suits Remco—keen to see how it performs over a longer Tour time trial.raceready718-10-2026
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