Matteo Malucelli to ride for Astana Qazaqstan Team

Italian rider Matteo Malucelli (31) will join Astana Qazaqstan Team for the 2025 season, Kazinform News Agency cites the Team's press service. 

Malucelli had a strong 2024 season at the continental level, securing 10 victories, including three stages at the recently concluded Le Tour de Langkawi, two stages at the Tour of Japan and the overall classification of the Tour of Bulgaria.

“It’s an honor for me to join such a great team as Astana Qazaqstan Team, which has made history in cycling. I am 100% ready to show everything I’m capable of at the WorldTour level after a successful season rich for victories. I’m incredibly motivated to start this new chapter of my career and can’t wait to wear the Astana Qazaqstan Team jersey”,  said Matteo Malucelli.

“Matteo Malucelli is a well-known rider with serious potential. The fact that he’s currently racing at the continental level is more of a coincidence than a reflection of his abilities, so it’s only logical that after such a successful season, he’s earned his place at the WorldTour. Malucelli was impressive in Le Tour de Langkawi, as well as in several other races, and I believe he can be a great asset to our team next year as a powerful sprinter”,  said Alexandr Vinokurov, General Manager of Astana Qazaqstan Team.

As reported before, the Astana Qazaqstan Team was set to take part in the Italian one-day race Giro del Veneto on October 16th.