Garibbo leaves Japan: in 2027 he will ride for Polti VisitMalta

A new chapter for Garibbo The transfer market ahead of the 2027 season sees a significant move: Nicolò Garibbo leaves Team UKYO and joins Team Polti VisitMalta. The official announcement is dated 6 November 2026, marking the start of a new adventure for the rider with the Italian team. Polti VisitMalta's market The team welcoming Garibbo is moving decisively in the transfer market. In addition to Garibbo's arrival, two other signings have been announced: Federico Iacomoni and Yoshiki Terada. On the departures front, Polti VisitMalta bids farewell to Giovanni Lonardi and Ludovico Crescioli, who will not be part of the 2027 roster. A turnover that reshapes the squad for the upcoming season. The exodus from Team UKYO For Team UKYO, Garibbo's departure is one of five announced departures. Besides him, Federico Iacomoni, Simone Raccani, Tommaso Dati and Yoshiki Terada are also leaving. No new arrivals have been communicated so far, outlining a moment of deep transformation for the Japanese team. Garibbo's 2026 In the season just ended, Garibbo has collected notable results. His best placing in our data is first place in stage 3 of the Tour of Japan (26 May 2026), a stage win that confirms his value. Other highlights include 5th at the Utsunomiya Japan Cup Road Race, 6th in stage 2 of the Tour de Kyushu Criterium and 7th in stage 4 of the Giro d'Abruzzo. In total, our archives show 28 top-50 finishes, with 4 stage wins and 4 podiums (including wins). Also noteworthy are 2 top finishes in UCI top-tier races (WorldTour/ProSeries). On 26 May 2026, Garibbo won stage 3 of the Tour of Japan, his best result of the season according to our data. With these credentials, joining Team Polti VisitMalta represents an opportunity for Garibbo to take on new challenges, while the Italian team aims to strengthen ahead of 2027.