2018 long-distance world champion Spanish cyclist Alejandro Valverde will dedicate the last two months and three weeks of his contract as a professional cyclist to participating in events and commercial commitments after closing his bike. Become a consultant to the Movistar team.
Professional since 2002, the 42-year-old rider from Las Lumbreras de Monteagudo has 133 wins, including the 2009 Vuelta a España and the 2018 Austrian World Championships.
Who 1 in the International Cycling Union and has a two-year contract with Abarca Sports.The entity that managed his team, of which Eusebio Unzue was the manager, for years the sports director of the telephone group.
Thus, Valverde will continue to be linked to the lineup he has belonged to and joined for 10 seasons after passing Kelme and Caisse d’Epargne.
In its new phase from January 1, 2023, it will develop the tasks that will be related to it. “representation and advice”, His manager, Antonio Sánchez, told Efe.
On Movistar and on the bike his image as an exemplary athlete is invaluable and how much he can teach and pass on to other runners, starting with young people from below.
Moreover, He will continue to serve as the sponsor and godfather of the Valverde-Ricardo Fuentes teamfrom both their foundation sets and their schools.