The UAE Team Emirates announced this today closes its team for the 2024 season with the addition of the young up-and-coming talent of Spanish cycling, Igor Arrieta. Kern Pharma’s Navarrese sign by the end of 2026 and will share a team with some of the best cyclists in the world like Adam Yates, Marc Soler and most importantly Tadej Pogacar.
In the last two seasons Igor has achieved great results on stages: he has been in the top 5 in races such as the Vuelta a Asturias and the Tour of the Alps.
Arrieta has shown up excited about the opportunity: ” I am very happy and excited Being part of the Emirates UAE team for the next season. Is One of the best teams in the world And to be in this group of the best riders with the best staff and equipment makes me very happy and looking forward to it. I’m ready to give the maximum to grow as a team over the next few years”.
Mauro Gianetti, UAE Director General, commented that the signing is a Good investment for the quality and youth of Arrieta. “We are very happy to welcome Igor to the team for the upcoming season. He is a young cyclist with Potential for further development and we trust in that will take these steps in our team in the coming years“, he concluded.