Kevin Vermaerke signs with UAE Team Emirates-XRG for 2026 Season

UAE Team Emirates-XRG is pleased to announce the signing of Kevin Vermaerke, who will join the team on a two-year contract. The American all-rounder brings WorldTour experience, tactical strength, and a proven ability to support leaders in the toughest races on the calendar.

 
Vermaerke, 24, joins from Team dsm–firmenich PostNL, where he developed a reputation as a hardworking and reliable presence in stage races and classics alike. His palmarès includes a victory at Liege-Bastogne-Liege Espoirs in 2019 and more recent strong results in San Sebastián Classic (4th,2024) and a podium at the Arctic Race of Norway (3rd,2024).

The move adds to UAE Team Emirates-XRG’s roster depth heading into the 2026 season, particularly in support of its stage racing ambitions and classics campaigns.

 
Mauro Gianetti: (CEO & Team Principal, UAE Team Emirates-XRG) : We are very pleased to welcome Kevin to our team. He’s a young, versatile rider and has already shown he can compete at the highest level. We believe he can continue to grow in our environment and become an important part of our team structure, both in stage races and the one-day calendar.”

 
Kevin Vermaerke: “I am incredibly excited to join UAE Team Emirates-XRG next year and start a new chapter in my career. I’ve grown a lot over the last few years but I feel that the team environment of UAE with the level of the riders and attention to detail on the team will be the change I need to take the next step. I’m really looking forward to learning from the best in the world and contributing to the team’s success next season.”