Miguel Angel Lopez signs for Movistar after six years with Astana
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Updated 24/11/2020 at 16:13 GMT
After six years at Astana, Miguel Angel Lopez will be making the move to Movistar. The 26-year-old, who finished third at the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a Espana in 2018, says he is excited to join "one of the most important teams in the world of cycling". He crashed out on the opening time trial at the Giro d'Italia this year.
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Miguel Angel Lopez will be joining Movistar for the 2021 season.
The 26-year-old has been with Astana for the past six years and enjoyed success at all three Grand Tours, finishing third in the Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a Espana in 2018 and sixth in this year’s Tour de France.
He is a strong climber and looked set to contend at last month’s Giro only to crash out on the opening time trial.
"I'm so happy to be part of one of the most important teams in the world of cycling," said Lopez.
As I've always done, I'll try to achieve my fullest potential to represent the Movistar Team and the people of Colombia in the best possible way.
"This has always been a very significant team for my home fans and a crucial factor for the growth of the sport in Latin America, so I'm excited to join them next year."
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