Luca Colnaghi leaves Bardiani CSF 7 Saber: in 2027 he will ride for China Anta - Mentech Cycling Team

Colnaghi, a new Chinese chapterThe 2027 market records an official move: Luca Colnaghi leaves Bardiani CSF 7 Saber and joins China Anta - Mentech Cycling Team. The announcement is dated October 23, 2026, confirming a deal closed well ahead of the season.For the rider, it is a change of team and horizon: from the Italian outfit to the Chinese team, a move that strengthens the incoming market of his new squad.China Anta - Mentech Cycling Team's marketThe team welcoming Colnaghi is building a broad roster: besides him, there are 5 announced arrivals (Edison Alejandro Callejas, Gleb Syritsa, Jesús David Peña, Pierre Barbier, Vicent Zaragoza). No departures have been announced: a sign of continuity and investment in the group.Bardiani CSF 7 Saber and the post-Colnaghi eraAt Bardiani CSF 7 Saber, Colnaghi's departure is the only one announced so far. To compensate, the team has already secured 2 arrivals: Juan David Sierra and Simone Raccani. A targeted turnover, while waiting to see if the market brings further moves.Colnaghi's 2026In the season just ended, Colnaghi collected notable placings: 2nd at Gran Premio del Lazio, 4th in stage 3 of Giro d'Abruzzo (stage race, single stage), 6th in stage 5, 3rd in stage 4 and 4th in stage 3 of China Xizang Trans-Himalaya (stage race, single stages). Results that show a constant presence in the heat of the races.The transfer was announced on October 23, 2026, well ahead of the start of the 2027 season — source: 2027 market data.Market contextWith 6 arrivals and no departures, China Anta - Mentech Cycling Team is moving decisively; Bardiani CSF 7 Saber, for its part, records a single exit (Colnaghi) and two signings. Numbers that outline different strategies: on one hand the construction of a new roster, on the other the search for internal balance.