Roglič is linked with a move to Movistar again for 2027 as his options for staying in the peloton dwindle

Primož Roglič remains one of the major protagonists in the transfer market for 2027. The Slovenian, who has just turned 37 years old, has finished his contract with Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe and has yet to announce where he will continue his career, or even if he will continue competing. With several alternatives ruled out in recent weeks, the name of Movistar Team has resurfaced as a possible destination for the four-time Vuelta winner.

The possibility of seeing Roglič in the Spanish team's jersey has begun to circulate through various media, even in Slovenia, fueled by the statements of a former cyclist who knows Eusebio Unzué's structure well.

The call to Movistar that has reignited rumors about Roglič

It all started with a message posted on X by Luis Pasamontes, a former Movistar Team rider, who directly addressed Eusebio Unzué to request the signing of the Slovenian.

"Good morning Eusebio, please sign Roglič. End", wrote Pasamontes on November 9 on his X account.

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The former professional then elaborated on his proposal in an interview with Eurosport, where he argued that Roglič still has the ability to compete at the highest level and deliver results for a team like Movistar.

"I think he still has a lot to say", explained Pasamontes, recalling that this year the Slovenian finished second in the Vuelta a España, just behind Enric Mas, and was crowned European time trial champion.

In his view, Movistar could offer him something more than a financial contract. The possibility of closing his sporting career with an important role, a calendar tailored to his goals, and the recognition his achievements deserve could become an argument to convince him.

The proposal has even reached the Slovenian press. Media outlets like Sportklub have echoed the call and the possibility that the rider could end his career with the Spanish team.

Roglič is running out of options for 2027

While just a few weeks ago, Roglič seemed to have different options to continue in the peloton, several have faded away in a matter of days.

His former team Visma-Lease a Bike had held talks to explore his return, but ultimately ruled out the operation and has already finalized its roster for 2027. Lotto-Intermarché also made an offer that the rider reportedly rejected. Another alternative was Pinarello Q36.5, Tom Pidcock's team. However, recent information indicated that both parties had held negotiations without reaching an agreement.

Teams like Tudor and Unibet Rose Rockets have also appeared in the information about his future, although neither has announced his signing.

Thus, the Slovenian finds himself in an unusual situation for a rider of his experience. At 37 years old, with four Vuelta a España titles and a Giro d'Italia in his palmarès, he still does not have a contract announced for the upcoming season.

Retirement is also not ruled out. During his participation in Il Lombardia, his last race with Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, Roglič acknowledged that he had not yet made a definitive decision about his future.

Would his signing by Movistar make sense?

From a sporting perspective, Roglič's addition would mean bringing in a rider with vast experience in grand tours to a roster that already includes Enric Mas and Cian Uijtdebroeks.

Although his performance has been more inconsistent during 2026, his second place in the Vuelta demonstrates that he can still compete for important positions in the general classification of a three-week race. Moreover, his arrival would provide the Spanish team with another option to contest the grand tours and the major stage races on the calendar.

The main difficulty would be financial. Roglič has been one of the highest-paid riders in the peloton during his time at Red Bull, and any agreement with Movistar would likely require a significant reduction in his salary expectations. According to Eurosport, the Spanish team still has two open spots in its 2027 roster, so the limitation would not be the number of riders but the financial and sporting fit.

Additionally, this would not be the first time that both names have been linked. In September 2023, when Roglič was preparing to leave the then Jumbo-Visma, there were already reports about his possible arrival at the Spanish team. At that time, Movistar responded that it was nothing more than rumors, and the Slovenian ended up signing with BORA-hansgrohe.

Three years later, Roglič is a more veteran rider, but he is also free to negotiate his future, while Movistar could find in him an experienced reinforcement for its 2027 project.