Simone Raccani leaves Team UKYO to sign with Bardiani CSF 7 Saber for 2027

A return to Italy for RaccaniSimone Raccani changes jersey. The Italian rider, who wore the Team UKYO colours in 2026, has signed an agreement with Bardiani CSF 7 Saber starting from the 2027 season. The official announcement was made on 23 October 2026, marking a new chapter in Raccani's career as he returns to race for an Italian team.Bardiani CSF 7 Saber's transfer marketThe team welcoming Raccani is shaping its squad for 2027. In addition to Raccani's arrival, Bardiani CSF 7 Saber has announced another signing: Juan David Sierra. On the departures front, Luca Colnaghi's exit is registered. A market movement that therefore sees two arrivals and one departure, reflecting an evolving roster.Team UKYO and departuresFor Team UKYO, Raccani's departure represents a significant loss. The Japanese outfit, besides bidding farewell to Raccani, has also announced the departure of Tommaso Dati, with no new arrivals communicated. A market in outflow, therefore, for the Japanese team, which will have to redefine its hierarchies.Raccani's 2026 resultsIn the season just ended, Raccani showed interesting glimpses. Among the notable results stands out the victory in the first stage of the Tour de Gyeongnam, to which are added third place in the third stage of the Tour d'Arménie and seventh in the first stage of the same race. He also secured a fifth place in the fourth stage of the Tour de Gyeongnam and a tenth in the fourth stage of the Tour of Japan. Raccani claimed his only seasonal victory in the opening stage of the Tour de Gyeongnam — source: 2026 results on our website.Future prospectsWith the move to Bardiani CSF 7 Saber, Raccani will have the opportunity to compete in an Italian context and contribute to the team's project. His profile as a fast rider capable of joining breakaways could prove valuable for the team directed by Bruno Reverberi. The new adventure will officially begin in 2027, but the October announcement already lays the foundations for a season as a protagonist.