Lotto lays off several staff members ahead of merger with Intemarché-Wanty

ISBERGUES, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 21: Elia Viviani of Italy, Lars Craps of Belgium, Jasper De Buyst of Belgium, Jarrad Drizners of Australia, Joshua Giddings of Great Britain, Arjen Livyns of Belgium, Baptiste Veistroffer of France and Team Lotto prior to the 79th Grand Prix d'Isbergues - Pas de Calais 2025 a 201.1km one day race from Isbergues to Isbergues on September 21, 2025 in Isbergues, France. (Photo by Rhode Van Elsen/Getty Images).

Belgian ProTeam Lotto's merger with WorldTour squad Intermarché-Wanty looks to be edging closer to reality after several members of staff received calls informing them of layoffs last week.

According to a report in Het Nieuwsblad, Lotto called various permanent employees on Friday, informing them that they won't be part of the new merged team.