Domenico Pozzovivo sets October deadline for a new contract or retirement

Domenico Pozzovivo (Israel-Premier Tech) at the 2023 Giro d'Italia
Domenico Pozzovivo (Israel-Premier Tech) at the 2023 Giro d'Italia (Image credit: Getty Images)

For the third year in a row, Domenico Pozzovivo heads into mid-October searching for a contract for the upcoming season.

The Italian climber is currently with Israel-Premier Tech, signing with the team in March after a protracted search, but he has said he won't wait so long this off-season.

Dani Ostanek
Senior News Writer

Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, joining in 2017 as a freelance contributor and later being hired full-time. Before joining the team, they had written for numerous major publications in the cycling world, including CyclingWeekly and Rouleur.

Dani has reported from the world's top races, including the Tour de France, Road World Championships, and the spring Classics. They have interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars, including Mathieu van der Poel, Demi Vollering, and Remco Evenepoel. Their favourite races are the Giro d'Italia, Strade Bianche and Paris-Roubaix.

Season highlights from the 2024 season include reporting from Paris-Roubaix –  'Unless I'm in an ambulance, I'm finishing this race' – Cyrus Monk, the last man home at Paris-Roubaix – and the Tour de France – 'Disbelief', gratitude, and family – Mark Cavendish celebrates a record-breaking Tour de France sprint win.