. Road – Pogacar's new contract… 8 million per year, a clause of 200

. Road – Pogacar's new contract… 8 million per year, a clause of 200
Cycling. Road – Pogacar's new contract… 8 million per year, a clause of 200

After an exceptional 2024 season, marked by victories on the Tour of Italy, the Tour de THE Worlds and two monuments, Tadej Pogacar signed the biggest contract in the history of . In fact, his contract was re-evaluated by his training UAE Team Emirates. The Slovenian will now receive the crazy sum of eight million euros per year for 6 years according to the Gazzetta dello Sport. The Italian media also claims that the World Champion now has a release clause of 200 million euros, the same as that ofErling Haalandone of the best football players on the planet.

Video – Alex Carera, Pogacar's agent at the microphone of Cyclism'Actu!

48 million over 6 years

According to The Gazzetta dello Sport, the terms of the new contract Pogacar imply a salary increase from 7 million euros per season (excluding bonuses) to 8 million euros, in total, the Slovenian will receive 48 million euros for the remainder of his new contract, which runs until 2030. A huge salary but which is justified by an exceptional 2024 season, almost never seen in the history of cycling since the legendary Eddy Merckx.

The Slovenian spoke about his extension. “I am extremely proud to extend my stay here at UAE Team Emirates. This team has become my home over the last five years and I really can't imagine myself anywhere else. The best moments of my career have occurred at UAE Team Emirates and this is testament to the contribution of all the staff, management, teammates and partners who all enable me to perform at the highest level.” he declares. “I'm really excited for the future. This team gives me the best chance to fight for victory and that's exactly what I aim to do.” add Pogacar.

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