Juan Ayuso at the Giro d’Italia. Photo courtesy of SWpix.

We’re still awaiting official confirmation from all parties, but we understand that Juan Ayuso will move teams at the end of the year, as several sources have informed us that UAE Team Emirates-XRG will allow the rider to explore his options on the transfer market.

Contrary to some reports, the rider has not signed with Lidl-Trek, although the American team are very much in the market for the stage racing specialist.