Strengthening their Grand Tour climbing team, Visma-Lease signs Italian cyclist Davide Piganzoli, a notable talent in the cycling world.
In a significant move for the cycling world, Davide Piganzoli, the talented Italian climber, has signed a three-year contract with Team Visma | Lease a Bike. This transition marks the end of his three-season tenure with Polti VisitMalta and the beginning of his journey at the WorldTour level.
Piganzoli, who finished third in the Tour de L'Avenir in 2023, has proven his mettle in the sport. His impressive performances include winning the Tour of Antalya in 2024, and securing second place in O Gran Camiño and the La Route d'Occitanie in 2025. Last year, he also finished third in the Giro dell'Emilia.
The Dutch team, Visma-Lease a Bike, has been making strategic moves in the transfer market. Alongside Piganzoli, they have also signed Timo Kielich from Alpecin-Deceuninck and Filippo Fiorelli from VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizanè.
Meanwhile, some notable riders are moving to different teams. Tiesj Benoot will join Decathlon, while Dylan van Baarle will move to Soudal-QuickStep in 2026. Olav Kooij has also left Visma-Lease a Bike to join Decathlon.
As the transfer season unfolds, Cyclingnews will provide news, analysis, and an updated transfer index to keep fans informed. They will cover all the 2026 cycling transfers from around the men's and women's pelotons.
With Piganzoli's addition, Visma-Lease a Bike is strengthening its roster for the upcoming seasons. He is expected to play a role alongside Grand Tour leaders Jonas Vingegaard and Matteo Jorgenson.
As Piganzoli steps up to the WorldTour level, he will be joining Visma-Lease a Bike's development group. His performances in the past few years have shown his potential, and fans are eager to see how he will perform in the higher echelons of the sport.
In the 2024 Giro d'Italia, Piganzoli finished 13th, and in 2025, he secured 14th place. His consistent performances and climbing prowess make him a valuable asset to any team, and his move to Visma-Lease a Bike is a testament to his talent and potential.
As the cycling world gears up for the 2026 season, the focus is on the exciting transfers and the promising talent that will shape the future of the sport. With Davide Piganzoli's move to Visma-Lease a Bike, the stage is set for an exciting season ahead.
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