5-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar ends season after injury, extends contract
SIERRA DE LA PANDERA, Spain (AP) — Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar has announced his season is finished following a severe crash during the Spanish Vuelta, and he has extended his contract with UAE Team Emirates-XRG for an additional two years through 2032. The crash occurred on the eighth stage, leaving Pogacar with a concussion and two fractures.
Following surgery on his left collarbone, Pogacar's team has advised against an early return to competition, emphasizing the importance of proper recovery. Pogacar acknowledged that his season did not conclude as he had hoped, stating that his primary focus now is to fully heal and support his teammates back home. He emphasized his commitment to the team and expressed gratitude for their trust in him, expressing excitement about the future prospects with UAE Team Emirates-XRG.
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