Relegated for 4th in the hierarchy of UAE. I'm so disappointed...
That's not how I interpret his schedule at all. If anything, I think it shows that he's 2nd in the hierarchy.
He wanted to do the Tour and a podium there is a big target for both him and UAE. It'll be tough, but it's not impossible. Riding for Pogacar doesn't change a thing partly because Pogacar is likely in a league on his own and doesn't need support anyway, and partly because Almeida rides the Almeida way no matter what. He wanted to do the Vuelta as well. His role will be the same as in the Tour, but with a real chance of winning of Pogacar doesn't go.
He gets to do all the one week races as a leader now.
Edit: his full schedule is btw:
Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana
Figueira Champions Classic
Vola ao Algarve
Paris-Nice
Itzulia Basque Country
Tour de Romandie
Tour de Suisse
Tour de France
Vuelta a Espana