Since joining Team Visma | Lease a Bike in 2021, Affini has become one of the team's most reliable and experienced riders. His commitment, professionalism and consistency have made him an integral part of the team over the past six seasons. Alongside his work for the team, the Italian has also continued to achieve strong results in the individual time trial discipline, where he has established himself as one of the specialists in the peloton. Affini has been of major impact in recent team time trial victories such as in the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and the Tour de France.

Affini is pleased to continue his journey with Team Visma | Lease a Bike. "I am really happy to extend my contract with the team. I think these next three years show the mutual trust and confidence we have built after already working together for six years. I have found my place here, and I am looking forward to continuing to work and improve in this environment."

The contract extension marks the continuation of a strong partnership between Affini and Team Visma | Lease a Bike. Since joining the team, the Italian has fully embraced the team's way of working and has established himself as one of the key pillars of the squad, both on and off the bike.

Marc Reef, Head of Racing, is happy that Affini will remain part of the team for the years to come. "Edoardo has become an important pillar of our team. He is a rider who combines exceptional physical qualities with experience, intelligence and a strong sense of responsibility. Whether he is working for a leader in a Grand Tour, supporting the team in the classics or focusing on his own ambitions, Edoardo always brings the same level of professionalism. Under all circumstances, he is a source of calm and quality for the team, and he has also become a true culture carrier within the group. We value his contribution enormously and are proud that he will continue this journey with us until 2029."