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Javier Romo completes Netcompany-Ineos move after early Movistar exit
The 27-year-old Spaniard has joined the British team after agreeing to terminate his contract with Movistar early.
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Javier Romo has completed his move to Netcompany-Ineos on a two-year contract from 2027 after an early break from his Movistar contract.
The Spanish team confirmed on Sunday that both parties have agreed to terminate his contract. The 27-year-old, who was under contract with Movistar until the end of 2028, was announced as a Netcompany-Ineos rider on Monday afternoon.
“I’m really excited to be joining Netcompany-Ineos and starting this new chapter in my career. I’m grateful for the trust the team has placed in me, and I’m determined to make the most of this opportunity," Romo said.
“I’m ready to work hard, give everything I have and play my part in helping the team achieve its goals. I can’t wait to get started.”
Romo marks Ineos' eight signing ahead of 2027, joining Joe Blackmore, Clément Champoussin, James Shaw, Riley Sheehan, Harold Tejada, as well as fellow Spaniards Markel Beloki and Benjamín Noval.
Three seasons at Movistar
Romo joined Movistar from Astana ahead of the 2024 season and quickly established himself as a useful option in the mountains. He finished ninth overall at the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana and fourth at the GP Industria & Artigianato before making his Tour de France debut, where he placed 23rd overall.
His breakthrough came at the 2025 Tour Down Under, where a solo victory on stage three earned him the race lead. He eventually finished second overall. That season also brought fourth place at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, tenth at the Tour de Romandie and two podium finishes on stages of the Vuelta a España.
In 2026, Romo finished seventh overall at Itzulia Basque Country and twelfth at Tirreno-Adriatico, although his Grand Tour results were less impressive. He abandoned the Giro d'Italia and finished 54th at the Tour de France.
“Movistar Team and Javier Romo are parting ways after reaching a mutual agreement to terminate the contract,” the Spanish team announced, thanking the Spaniard for his dedication and wishing him success in the future.
