Experienced Italian lead-out man stays with Lidl-Trek through 2027
Lidl-Trek is pleased to announce that Simone Consonni has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the Team through 2027.
Consonni joined Lidl-Trek in 2024 alongside Jonathan Milan, with whom he shared Olympic and World Championship titles in the Team Pursuit with the Italian national squad. He arrived with a clear mission: to help pilot Milan to sprint success. The partnership has exceeded expectations. Alongside Edward Theuns—who also recently extended his contract—Consonni has been a vital part of nearly every one of Milan’s triumphs. From three stage victories and the Ciclamino Jersey at the Giro d’Italia to the Green Jersey and two stages at the Tour de France, Lidl-Trek has built a winning sprint train with Consonni, Theuns, and Milan.
We have fun together, but we also work and race hard together. That’s a winning combination for me!
“I am really happy to have extended my contract with Lidl-Trek until 2027. It’s a place that has quickly come to feel like home, and that means so much to me,” said Simone Consonni. “I could not imagine myself anywhere else right now. The professionalism here is incredible, and the staff deserve a lot of praise. I want to thank them from the bottom of my heart for everything they continue to do for us.
“The belief and confidence the Team and management have shown in me gives me a lot of motivation, and I’m really excited about what we can keep achieving together. We’ve found a great rhythm in the sprint train, and overall, Lidl-Trek is a special group to be part of. We’ve gelled so quickly—we have fun together, but we also work and race hard together. That’s a winning combination for me.”
“Simone has been the perfect addition to our sprint group,” said Luca Guercilena, Lidl-Trek General Manager. “His qualities and character match seamlessly with Jonny, and together with Eddie they have built one of the strongest lead-out trains in the peloton. Simone celebrates each Lidl-Trek victory as if it were him crossing the line first—that’s the mark of a true teammate. With Simone committed for two more years, I’m confident we will continue building on this success.”
