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Many Italians are in negotiations; NSN is seeking top-ranked players.


Many Italians are in negotiations; NSN is seeking top-ranked players.

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- Lorenzo Milesi , after his great performances at the Giro d'Italia, was sought by Soudal-Quick Step and RedBull-Bora-Hansgroe;
- Ludovico Crescioli , also positive in the pink race, would be very close to UAE Team Emirates XRG;
- Harold Tejada is reportedly in talks with several teams. The best option would be a renewal with XDS Astana, while other possible destinations include Netcompany INEOS, EF Education-Easy Post, and UAE Team Emirates XRG;
- Tom Crabbe 's move to Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling is almost official;
- Afonso Eulalio has renewed his contract with Bahrain-Victorious for 2027-2028;
- Ethan Vernon has reportedly reached an agreement with a team, which could involve a renewal with the NSN Cycling Team or a move to Team Jayco-AlUla; - --The SWATT Club is seeking sponsorship to become a professional team;
- Marco Frigo is reportedly in advanced negotiations with UAE Team Emirates XRG;
- The French team CIC Pro Cycling Academy aims to turn professional in 2028 and participate in the TDF in 2032;
- NSN Cycling Team should strengthen its position in the general classification: both Santiago Buitrago (signing in the next few days) and Lennert Van Eetvelt (signing after the Giro d'Italia) are expected to sign three-year contracts shortly;
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The Dutchman from Alpecin-Premier Tech took the shortened Massif Central stage by storm, holding off the peloton's comeback with a devastating run. Johannessen finished second, Pidcock third despite a mechanical issue.
The Briton was among the strongest in the day's breakaway, but a faulty electronic derailleur prevented him from changing gear at the decisive moment of the sprint.

Breakaway at the finish, Johannessen and Pidcock beaten in the sprint

The winner of stage 8 of the Tour de France welcomes the 30km reduction of the ninth stage to Ussel, imposed by the extreme heat wave that is plaguing France.