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Laura Weislo

'The market is both flooded and in limbo' – Uncertainty around Intermarché-Lotto merger, Arkéa-B&B Hotels' future mucking up transfer works

Riders from several teams race uphill during Liege-Bastogne-Liege .

The 2025-2026 pro cycling transfer season has been one of the most protracted in recent history, as the futures of at least three major teams are still up in the air, and October 1 marks the UCI's deadline for teams to deposit their bank guarantee for the coming season.

Since news emerged in July about a proposed merger between Intermaeché-Wanty and Lotto, there has been little to no information about when and if the deal would be final.

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