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Iúri Leitão renews with Caja Rural until 2028

Portuguese cyclist Iúri Leitão, Olympic champion, will continue with Caja Rural until 2028.

20 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Iúri Leitão, the Portuguese cyclist who won the gold medal at the Olympic Games, has renewed his contract with the Spanish team Caja Rural until 2028. The renewal was officially announced by the team, which emphasized the importance of keeping the athlete in the squad.

Leitão joined Caja Rural in 2022 and has since been a significant presence within the team. With this renewal, he will defend his Olympic title in Los Angeles, which will take place in 2028.

Caja Rural expressed confidence in Leitão's abilities and reaffirmed its commitment to the development and ambitions of the cyclist. The continuity of Leitão is viewed positively by the team's management, which is banking on the athlete's experience.

This renewal marks an important step in Iúri Leitão's career as he prepares for future challenges, including defending his Olympic title. This information was reported by several sources, including Observador and Maisfutebol.

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