The Solution Tech–Vini Fantini Team announces the entry of Takehiro Mizutani into the technical staff for the 2026 season. The Japanese manager will assume the role of sports director, bringing his extensive international experience to the team.

Mizutani has over ten years of experience as a sports director in prominent teams, including Team NIPPO–Vini Fantini, Team NIPPO Delko One Provence, and Cofidis Women Team. From next year, he will work alongside Serge Parsani, contributing his professionalism and expertise to achieving the team's set objectives.

"I am very happy to join the Solution Tech–Vini Fantini Team as a sports director – says Takehiro Mizutani – and I sincerely want to thank all the people who have placed their trust in me. I will be fully at the service of the riders and staff, with the goal of achieving collective success together."

"I am excited that Takehiro is joining the technical staff for the next season – says Serge Parsani, Team Manager of the team – He brings with him an important wealth of experience, and I am certain that, with his contribution, we can achieve the objectives we have set for 2026."