Rumours continue to swirl in the World Superbike Championship, but this time around Andrea Locatelli.
Andrea Locatelli increased his market value after taking his maiden World Superbike victory at the TT Circuit Assen.
The 2020 World Supersport Champion has been with Yamaha since entering the World Superbike Championship in 2021. However, he has since hinted that he could leave the Japanese manufacturer for the 2025 season.
Locatelli has confirmed that there is interest from Yamaha and other manufacturers in his services for next season.
"Yes, there is interest in me," Locatelli confirmed to Motorcyclenews.
"I have a good relationship with Yamaha and would like to continue, but I want to explore all offers and possibilities. My manager met several people in Portimão. I want a good project that will allow me to win."
Locatelli is currently third in the 2025 World Superbike Championship, he is only behind Nicolo Bulega and Toprak Razgatlioglu.
Currently, the majority of the factories in the Championship have available seats for next season, which Locatelli could be targeting.
During his first three years with the Pata Yamaha squad, the Italian rider was overshadowed by his teammate Razgatlioglu. However, since being paired with Jonathan Rea in the factory Yamaha garage, Locatelli has become Yamaha's number one rider.
"I'm a top rider," Locatelli added.
"The manufacturers and team bosses know what I'm capable of and know my level. I'm currently Yamaha's number one, that's the reality.
"Yamaha and other manufacturers are interested in me; we might already get some offers in Cremona or Misano. I'd like to have a good partnership with a manufacturer."
