Confirmed: Mikel Landa to leave Team Sky for Movistar in 2018

Spanish climber departs after two years at British squad

Mikel Landa on stage 12 of the Tour de France

(Image credit: Yuzuru Sunada)

After weeks of rumours and speculation, Movistar have announced the signing of Mikel Landa from Team Sky for the 2018 season.

The 27-year-old will join the Spanish team on a two-year deal from the start of next season, having spent two years at Team Sky.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.