'I feel way stronger than before': João Almeida feels vindicated by decision to move to UAE-Team Emirates

The Portuguese signed a five year contract with his new employers

João Almeida
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After scoring his first victory for UAE-Team Emirates on stage four of the Volta a Catalunya, João Almeida admitted relief in doing so and revealed that he has grown as a bike rider in just the few months he has been employed by the team.

The 23-year-old joined the Tour de France winners in the winter after two successful years at Deceuninck-QuickStep where he emerged as one of the sport's most exciting climbers and general classification riders, most memorably leading the Giro d'Italia in 2020 for two weeks.

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Chris Marshall-Bell