After six years spent within the Lidl-Trek, Elisa Longo Borghini made the decision to change teams in 2025. Its destination was revealed this Tuesday, and the one which will be lucky enough to have in its ranks the recent bronze medalist in the road race of World ChampionshipsIt is UAE Team ADQ ! The 32-year-old Italian signed for three years with the team chaired by Melissa Moncadawhich makes a huge blow on the transfer market. Victorious of Tour of Flanders a you Tour of Italy this season, Elisa Longo Borghini is one of the best runners in the world, and she intends to reap other great successes under her new colors.
Video – Elisa Longo Borghini finished 3rd in the recent World Championships
“Trying to win the Tour de France”
“This is the team that attracted me the most from the start because it is an ambitious team and aims to grow every year. This suits my character. I am an ambitious person and I am really looking forward to aiming for many races with this team I will try to defend my title in the Tour of Italy, as well as try to win the Tour de France and one of the Ardennes classics. also aims to be a role model and inspire the UAE women’s community towards a healthy lifestyle”declares Elisa Longo Borghini on the website ofUAE Team ADQ.
“Elisa (Longo Borghini) is not just a leader, she is the representation of excellence in our sport. Her professional commitment and consistent victories in Grand Tours and one-day races show the spirit of a true champion”explain Melissa Moncada. “From our very first conversations, it was clear that Elisa and UAE Team ADQ share a deep alignment in terms of vision and purpose. Her mindset, personality, exemplary leadership and determination to defend her title on the Giro and to excel in the Women’s Tour de France and the Spring Classics deeply align with our team’s philosophy.”she concludes.
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