€50 million in six years and a €200 million buyout clause – Tadej Pogačar’s new contract revealed

Tadej Pogačar will earn €50 million in the next six years, making him by far the highest-paid rider in professional cycling, with a €200 million buyout clause making it impossible for rival teams to entice him away from UAE Team Emirates. 

La Gazzetta dello Sport revealed details of Pogačar’s new contract on Tuesday and Cyclingnews understands the eventual salary could be even higher, thanks to bonuses and other aspects of the deal.