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Follow us on GooglePrimož Roglič turns 37 on Thursday, and he has a decision to make. Spanish newspaper AS reports that the Slovenian is leaning towards racing on instead of retiring, and that he has several offers to choose from. We hear that people close to him expect news on his next team "soon", which has been said before.
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Roglič himself has been less than clear on the matter. At Il Lombardia on 10 October, his final race for Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, he said: "I don't know it yet. We will see. We will see." When asked whether he wanted to, he said: "I think so, yes. I think I will still race." Clear as mud, then.
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Primoz Roglic recently finished second in the 2026 Vuelta
Roglič: 'Signing isn't the problem'
At his charity event in Maribor, he made clear the hard part was not finding a team. "Ultimately, I have to make the decision myself. Signing isn't the problem. You ask yourself what's harder: signing or drawing a line under it all," the four-time Vuelta winner said.
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Velo has its own reading of all that talk of retirement. The outlet says it may have reflected unhappiness with what was on offer, or simply been a way of raising the stakes: a signal to slow-moving teams that time was running out. At home, the verdict was already in. In mid-October, his wife Lora said: "He's not ready to quit yet."
Based on his autumn results, retirement would be a surprising choice. He finished second overall at the Vuelta a España and won the European time trial title. He's in the best form he's been in for years.
Galli's deadline is running out
On 12 October his long-time agent Mattia Galli said that several offers were open, but that Roglič had "a week or two at most" to decide. "A transfer requires a lot of preparation, including new equipment, and we should start working on that before November," Galli said.
Galli also said that teams with places still free would wait for a rider of Roglič's level, Siol reported. That window has now run its course, and November starts on Sunday.
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Who is still in the frame?
- Lotto-Intermarché: Het Laatste Nieuws reported in August that talks had taken place, and the Belgian team could offer him a leader's role.
- Pinarello-Q36.5: linked since the summer, and a move would make Roglič a teammate of Tom Pidcock.
- Visma | Lease a Bike: WielerFlits reported that his former team made inquiries about a return, although the chances are reportedly slim.
- Unibet Rose Rockets: founder Bas Tietema confirmed contact, but Domestique notes there is no sign of formal contract talks.
- Tudor Pro Cycling: once seen as the favourite, but reported to have pulled out of talks.
The Rockets' move is slim, as is the idea that Visma would make space for Roglič instead of promoting a development rider. That still leaves Pinarello, Lotto and Tudor.
AS has not named a destination. If its sources are right, the next news about Roglič will be where he races in 2027.
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David has been working in the sports & cycling industry for 16 years. Covering racing, business and technology, he has worked in communications for cycling companies, teams, and as a journalist. His proudest achievement is winning the first bike race he ever entered. He hasn't won a race since.
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