Fabio Aru to retire after Vuelta a Espana

FAYENCE FRANCE FEBRUARY 20 Arrival Fabio Aru of Italy and Team Qhubeka NextHash during the 53rd Tour Des Alpes Maritimes Et Du Var Stage 2 a 1689km stage from Fayence to Fayence 357m letour0683 on February 20 2021 in Fayence France Photo by Luc ClaessenGetty Images
Fabio Aru (Team Qhubeka NextHash) (Image credit: Getty images Sport)

Team Qhubeka NextHash have announced that Fabio Aru will bring his racing career to a close at the end of the Vuelta a España at the age of 31. Aru confirmed the somewhat surprise decision in an emotional post on Instagram. 

The Italian, who joined the team from UAE Team Emirates this year, is set to end his career after 10 years and nine professional victories, including the 2015 edition of the Vuelta. 

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