Italian rider Fausto Masnada to join Astana Qazaqstan Team

Italian rider Fausto Masnada (30) will join Astana Qazaqstan Team, signing a one-year contract for the 2025 season, Kazinform News Agency learned from the team's press service.

Among Masnada’s top results are a stage victory at the 2019 Giro d’Italia, second place at the Il Lombardia and third overall at the Tour de Romandie in 2021, as well as second place in the General Classification at the Tour of Oman in 2022.

“I’m thrilled to have this opportunity and excited to be part of such a respected team. After two difficult seasons, this is the perfect chance for me to reset and aim for new goals. The project the team is building for 2025 is incredibly inspiring, and I can’t wait to contribute to its success," said Fausto Masnada.

“We are happy to welcome Fausto Masnada to Astana Qazaqstan Team. Fausto is an experienced rider who has shown excellent results in stage races, mountain stages, and one-day classics. I’m confident that his potential is far from exhausted. He has faced some challenges in recent seasons, but I believe that within our team, he will be able to unlock his full potential and return to a high level. His determination, work ethic, and ability to perform on difficult courses perfectly align with the goals we are pursuing. We are excited to see him race in our team’s jersey for the first time, and we expect him to make a significant contribution to the overall success of our project," said Alexandr Vinokurov, General Manager of Astana Qazaqstan Team.