Sergio Romeo leaves Kern Pharma and signs for Movistar Team Academy

A new chapter for Sergio RomeoThe 2027 market features an interesting move: Sergio Romeo leaves Equipo Kern Pharma and joins Movistar Team Academy. The official announcement was reported on October 22, 2026, marking a significant step for the rider.Movistar Team Academy's marketThe team welcoming Romeo is moving decisively. Besides his arrival, two other signings have been announced: Iker Gómez and Mario Cordero. A lively incoming market, with three arrivals in total and no departures recorded. A sign of renewal and ambition for the Spanish outfit.The situation at Kern PharmaOn the other side, Equipo Kern Pharma sees Romeo leave along with ten other riders: César Pérez, Diego Uriarte, Ibon Ruiz, Iker Gómez, Iván Cobo, Iván Ramiro Sosa, Marc Brustenga, Mats Wenzel and two others unspecified. A massive exodus, with eleven departures and zero arrivals announced so far. A figure that highlights a phase of deep transformation for the team.Romeo's recent resultsIn 2026, Sergio Romeo achieved placings in stage races: a 9th place in stage 2 of the Tour of Estonia and a 10th place in stage 4 of the Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkiye. Results that, though in individual stages, testify to a competitive presence in the international calendar.Movistar Team Academy's market is currently one-way: three arrivals and no departures, while Kern Pharma records eleven departures and zero arrivals. — source: VERIFIED SOURCESMarket contextRomeo's transfer fits into a dynamic market picture: on one hand a team building, on the other a team seemingly starting from scratch. It will be interesting to see how both rosters evolve ahead of the 2027 season.