Matthews signs two-year contract extension with Jayco-AlUla
Michael Matthews has signed a two-year contract extension with Jayco-AlUla, committing his future to the team he returned to in 2021 after a four-year sabbatical at Sunweb.
"I’m super happy, I think after the problems I had during the summer this year it made me appreciate the team, my life, the way it is and the last years I’ve had in cycling," Matthews said in the team's announcement, referring to the significant health concerns that interrupted his season after he showed signs of pulmonary embolism while preparing for the Tour in June.
After a couple of period of forced rest, the 35-year-old returned to racing at the Bretagne Classic in late August, racking up five top-10 finishes in his late season appearances, including ninth at the GP Québec where he maintains a nine-race streak of top-10 finishes.
"I really feel like I’m getting better and better, so I’m really looking forward to another two years with the team and seeing what we can achieve together. Hopefully I can achieve those goals that I’ve been looking for in my career along with the team. I’m just really excited to see what these next two years bring and just appreciate every moment."
