Chris Froome is not yet retired, but he is now without a team. The 40-year-old was confirmed to be leaving Israel-Premier Tech on Friday, as the team said farewell to departing riders.

"We want to take the chance to thank our departing staff for all of their hard work and, of course, the departing riders: Pascal Ackermann, Chris Froome, Riley Pickrell, Matthew Riccitello, Michael Schwarzmann, and Mike Woods," a post on their Instagram account read.

"Thanks for the memories over the last years, we look forward to seeing you in the peloton next year or wherever the next chapter takes you!" You may like

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