Nikiforos Arvanitou moves to XDS Astana Team for 2027

A new chapter for Arvanitou Nikiforos Arvanitou will change teams for the 2027 season. The Greek rider, currently with Team United Shipping, will move to XDS Astana Team. The official announcement was reported on 26 October 2026, marking an important step in his career. XDS Astana Team's market The Kazakh team is moving decisively in the transfer market. Along with Arvanitou's arrival, the signings of Nicolas Breuillard and Tommaso Dati have been announced. At the same time, six riders will leave the team: Clément Champoussin, Cristián Rodríguez, Davide Ballerini, Gleb Syritsa, Harold Tejada and Sergio Higuita. A significant turnover that reshapes the roster for the upcoming season. Team United Shipping and the departure 2026 results In the 2026 season, Arvanitou achieved several notable placings. He won the Visegrad 4 Bicycle Race Grand Prix Poland and finished third in stage 2 of the Tour of Slovenia. He also took sixth and eighth places in stages 1 and 2 of the Arctic Race of Norway, and ninth in stage 1 of the Tour de Kyushu Criterium. These results show a certain consistency in stage races and one-day events. With his move to XDS Astana Team, Arvanitou will have the opportunity to measure himself in a new environment, while the team completes a market characterised by targeted signings and high-profile departures.