Mikel Landa says there was a 'problem of overlapping objectives' at Movistar

Landa says he's excited about being the outright leader in Grand Tours at Bahrain-Merida next year

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Basque rider Mikel Landa moves to Bahrain-Merida in 2020 and leaves behind Movistar where he said the "overlapping objectives" were a problem.

Landa rode with Astana, Sky and Movistar in recent years, placing third overall in the Giro d'Italia and fourth in the Tour de France. At Bahrain-Merida, he hopes to have space to spread his wings.

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