Alberto Contador joins Trek-Segafredo team
Last Updated: 15/09/16 4:59pm
Double Tour de France winner Alberto Contador has signed for the Trek-Segafredo team.
The 33-year-old will join the team in 2017 and has immediately set his sights on a third Tour title.
Trek-Segafredo have also recruited climber Jesús Hernández and staff member Steven de Jongh.
"I am thrilled about the opportunity that is in front of me," said Contador. "Trek-Segafredo is a very attractive and ambitious project that really inspires me. I had some excellent conversations with the team management, and we have a lot of goals and priorities in common.
"The big objective is to try and win the most important races on the calendar - first and foremost the Tour de France.
"The sporting side was the key point in my decision. This team is focused on performance, and there's a really strong group of riders with experience in all kinds of terrain, not only the mountains.
"I like that it's such an open, international group of riders. I am convinced that this team can provide me with the best structure and bring me in the best conditions to the races. I race to win, and I am determined to get intensely invested in this team."
General manager Luca Guercilena said: "Alberto is a formidable rider and a real fighter. He's a champion. There is really no one like Alberto in the current peloton, and we are very happy to welcome him to the team.
"With Alberto, I believe we are taking the next step in developing our team. Next year we'll be stronger and all-around better and broader."
