Lidl-Trek confirms Giulio Ciccone’s departure, clearing the way for a move to a new team

Giulio Ciccone will leave Lidl-Trek at the end of the 2026 season. The American team has just confirmed that both parties have reached an agreement to end their relationship after eight seasons, a decision that aligns with reports pointing to his signing with Tom Pidcock's Pinarello-Q36.5.

Giulio Ciccone bids farewell to Lidl-Trek at Il Lombardia

The statement from Lidl-Trek is brief and does not provide details about the reasons for the separation. The team simply confirms that the decision has been made by mutual agreement and that Il Lombardia, which takes place this Saturday, October 10, will be the Italian's last race in their colors.

Ciccone had a contract until the end of 2029 and his early departure was precisely one of the main obstacles for him to change teams for the upcoming season.

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A few weeks ago, the first reports about negotiations between Giulio Ciccone and Pinarello-Q36.5 emerged, a move that would allow the Italian climber to join the structure where Tom Pidcock competes.

Although his departure from Lidl-Trek is now official, his next destination has not yet been announced.

Ciccone joined Trek-Segafredo in 2019 from Bardiani-CSF and has established himself over the years as one of the team's main climbers. Among his most notable results are the mountain classification of the 2023 Tour de France, several stage wins at the Giro d'Italia, and victories in prestigious classics.