It is now official: Juan Ayuso joins Lidl-Trek by signing a five-year contract with the US team.Ayuso, who is 23 years old, made his debut in 2022, standing on the final podium of the Vuelta a España in his first Grand Tour. The following year, he delivered another excellent performance, finishing fourth in the general classification and winning the White Jersey as the best young rider.

A talented time trialist and climber, Ayuso has already established himself as one of the most promising stage race riders in the peloton. His palmares includes overall victories at Izulia Basque Country and Tirreno-Adriatico, two stage wins at the Vuelta a España, a stage win at the Giro d'Italia, and four time trial triumphs.His arrival strengthens Lidl-Trek's ambitions in stage races and represents a crucial step towards the Team's long-term goal of becoming the best WorldTour squad.

"I am truly excited: joining Lidl-Trek marks the beginning of a new important chapter in my career, and I am motivated to continue growing as a cyclist. Change always brings new energy and ambitions, so I can't wait to start," explained the Spaniard. "From the outside, you can see that the Team has built a strong identity, thelong-term project they are creating is truly unique and special. I feel I am in a place where I can take the next step in my growth, surrounded by cyclists and staff who share my same goals. I want to continue improving in the most important races; the Team has the ambition to become the best team in the world, so I can't wait to contribute to this project."

"Juan is one of the most brilliant young talents in cycling," said Luca Guercilena, General Manager of Lidl-Trek. "He is already one of the best climbers and time trialists in the world, which makes his arrival truly exciting. At just 23 years old, he still has room for growth, and we are committed to giving him all the support he needs to reach his full potential. Bringing Juan on board is an important step in our long-term vision, and we can't wait to see what we can achieve together in the years to come."