His contract with Soudal Quick-Step expires at the end of the season, but Mikel Landa's career seems destined to continue at Euskaltel-Euskadi, the team where the native of Murgia made his WorldTour debut in 2011. Rumors and reports coming from the Basque Country speak of a return home. A choice of the heart.

Born in December 1989, Landa wore the orange jersey of Euskaltel – Euskadi for three seasons before moving to Astana and subsequently racing for Sky, Movistar, and Bahrain – Victorious.

"Negotiations are very advanced," writes the website Deia.eus, recalling that the cyclist, winner of sixteen races so far in his career and decidedly unlucky in recent seasons, has always maintained that he wants to end his career with the Basque team. From the Basque Country, they also highlight the great affection that fans have always shown for Landa and the importance of a charismatic figure like the 36-year-old cyclist for the "orange" team.

In short, for now these are rumors and speculation, but the path that could bring Landa back to Euskaltel-Euskadi seems to be well-paved.