Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome suffered a broken collarbone after a fall at the UAE Tour on Sunday, his team Israel-Premier Tech announced.

"A CT scan confirmed a fracture to the right clavicle. Chris will be examined tomorrow (Monday) by an orthopedic surgeon to find out if an operation will be necessary to stabilize his fracture," the team said in a statement.

Early Crash Ends Froome’s UAE Tour

Froome was caught in a mass pile-up inside the first 10km of Sunday's final stage, forcing him to abandon the race.

At 39, Froome is likely competing in the final season of a glittering career that has yielded four Tour de France triumphs, two Vuelta a España wins, and one Giro d'Italia victory.

A Storied Career Nearing Its End?

Froome is also a two-time Olympic bronze medalist in the time trial, securing podium finishes in both the 2012 and 2016 Games. His latest setback adds uncertainty to his season, with his future racing schedule dependent on recovery.