2027 Transfer Market: Final Moves and Twists

The countdown has officially ended: the transfer market for the 2027 season has entered its hottest phase. Even though the old August 1st deadline is no longer in place, the first of the month has still unleashed a veritable avalanche of announcements, ushering in what promises to be a frenetic few weeks for team managers, agents, and—of course—all of us fantasy cycling fans who have to keep an eye on every move.

Many contracts had already been extended or discussed before this symbolic date, thanks in part to the fact that the most delicate negotiations often take place during the Tour de France , the key moment of the negotiations. This means that several deals have already been signed in secret and will only be made public in the coming weeks: an aspect to monitor carefully for those managing their fantasy cycling team.

Among the hottest names in transfer market gossip is Paula Blasi , the rising young star who seems destined to leave UAE Team ADQ early for another team, which will, however, have to fork out a rather hefty release clause. Her next destination remains a mystery, but fantasy football managers will want to keep an eye on her: a change of scenery for a rising star could mean explosive results.

Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney deserves a separate mention, as she appears to be leaving Canyon-SRAM without it being clear where she will end up. This is potentially huge news for the balance of the women's peloton, considering her track record. Meanwhile, the women's peloton is expanding with the creation of a new ProTeam, Decathlon CMA CGM , which has apparently already completed a roster of ten riders, although the names have not yet been finalized.

Moving on to the moves already made official, the men's WorldTour offers several twists and turns. Lorenzo Milesi arrives for Soudal-QuickStep from Movistar, and most importantly, Tim Torn Teutenberg , acquired from Lidl-Trek: a key reinforcement for the classics and sprints, worthy of attention for those building teams oriented towards one-day races. Mikel Landa , on the other hand, is leaving, completing the circle by returning home to Euskaltel-Euskadi , where he began his career: a return full of sporting significance, although probably worth monitoring more for the emotional component than for his performance from a fantasy cycling perspective.

On the Jayco-AlUla front, noteworthy is the departure of Mauro Schmid , stage winner at the Tour de France, for Pinarello-Q36.5 , a team that also drew from Picnic-PostNL, bringing home Pavel Bittner , one of the most interesting sprinters of the last two years. These two acquisitions could make Pinarello-Q36.5 a real wild card in the upcoming sprints: a heartfelt recommendation for those looking for low-cost surprises in their fantasy cycling roster.

Renewals: UAE Team Emirates-XRG has secured Isaac del Toro with a very long contract until 2029, confirming its complete confidence in the young Mexican as the team's future leader. Jarno Widar has also extended his contract with Lotto-Intermarché until 2028, a clear signal of the young Belgian's central role in the team's stage race plans. Jai Hindley 's contract renewal with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe is also in the works, although the contract term has not been made public.

There's no shortage of transfers during the season: Victor Langellotti has left Netcompany Ineos to join XDS Astana , demonstrating how this year's more flexible rules allow for movement even during an open season. Santiago Buitrago is in a similar situation, saying goodbye to Bahrain Victorious to join the NSN Cycling project: a move that could relaunch the Colombian's ambitions in second-tier stage races, where he could find more space and freedom.

Also noteworthy is the movement at Alpecin-Deceuninck , which has been strengthened by the arrival of Iván García Cortina from Movistar and Casper van Uden from Picnic-PostNL: two acquisitions aimed at strengthening the sprinters' ranks ahead of the Northern Classics and bunch sprints. For those focusing on flat stage riders, keeping an eye on how these two names adapt to their new jersey will be crucial.

On the women's front, in addition to Niewiadoma-Phinney's ride, FDJ United-SUEZ 's impressive signing is a standout, extending Demi Vollering's contract until 2028 and welcoming off-road star Kate Courtney , ready to make the leap to the road WorldTour after a successful mountain bike career. Courtney is a profile worth keeping an eye on for her versatility and ability to quickly adapt to new competitive environments.

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