2026 Pro Cycling Transfer Updates: Soudal Quick-Step Secures Jasper Stuyven During Transfer Period
In the world of professional cycling, the transfer season is heating up, with several notable moves confirmed for the 2026 season. The most significant announcement so far is the transfer of Remco Evenepoel from Soudal-QuickStep to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe in the men's WorldTour peloton.
Evenepoel's decision to break his contract a year early and join one of cycling's high-budget "super teams" marks a major shift in the sport. This transfer is undoubtedly the headline move of the season, overshadowing other contract renewals and moves among other riders.
For instance, UAE Emirates has extended the contracts of Tim Wellens and Filippo Baroncini, while Alessandro Covi is moving to Jayco AlUla.
On the women's WorldTour side, official transfer announcements are just starting as of early August 2025, following the Tour de France Femmes. While no major confirmed women's WorldTour transfers for 2026 have been reported yet, we can expect more announcements in the coming months.
Here's a summary of the confirmed transfers so far:
| Peloton | Notable Transfer for 2026 | |---------------|--------------------------------------------| | Men's WorldTour | Remco Evenepoel: Soudal-QuickStep → Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe | | Women's WorldTour | Transfers just beginning to be announced; no major confirmed moves yet |
In other transfer news, Jasper Stuyven has left Lidl-Trek after 12 years and joined Soudal Quick-Step, signing a three-year deal. Stuyven, known for his success in Classics and for being a useful foil for Mads Pedersen, won Milan-San Remo, Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, and Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne during his career at Trek.
Meanwhile, Attila Valter has left Visma-Lease a Bike and joined Bahrain Victorious, signing a three-year contract. Valter, a three-time Hungarian champion, spent time in pink at the 2021 Giro d'Italia.
Stay tuned for more updates as the transfer window continues throughout 2025. Don't forget to subscribe to our Get The Leadout Newsletter for the latest updates in the world of cycling.
Despite the intense drama unfolding in the world of professional cycling, with a significant shift in the men's WorldTour peloton, there seems to be an unlikely silence in the world of football. No major confirmed transfers have been reported for the upcoming 2026 season, with the football world seemingly holding its breath in anticipation.
