Transfer mechanics: Primož Roglič, Adam Yates and Olav Kooij lead this year's market
We look at who is free in the men's WorldTour for 2026, how the major teams are shaping up and the general themes that will define the market
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We’re less than 10 days into the new season but already attention has turned to the transfer market.
In this story, we’ll look at who is free for 2026 in the men’s WorldTour and what the defining narratives will be over the coming months.
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The biggest names on the transfer market and who are out of contract at the end of the season are Primož Roglič, Adam Yates, Matej Mohoric, Tim Merlier, Dylan van Baarle, Olav Kooij, David Gaudu, and Enric Mas.
Most team leaders have long-term contracts beyond 2025, but there is still a raft of incredible talent available for next season, with loads of riders who could make subtle yet important improvements to several rosters.
Add into the mix the WorldTour relegation battle, the uncertainty over Arkéa-B&B Hotels, and the influx of expected graduates from the U23 level, and this could be an incredibly intricate and interesting transfer market.
However, before we delve deeper into who else is free, we need to clarify who ISN’T out of contract despite some listings suggesting otherwise.