Team Sky confirm Mikel Landa signing
Last Updated: 28/09/15 10:38am
We're delighted to confirm one of the world's best climbers onto the Team Sky roster for 2016.
Team Sky is delighted to confirm the signing of Mikel Landa for the 2016 season.
The 25 year old from Murgia, Spain, enhanced his reputation as one of the world's best climbers this season with two stage wins at the Giro d'Italia being followed by another stage success at the Vuelta a España.
The Basque rider has competed in six Grand Tours during his five seasons as a professional, including an impressive third-place finish at the 2015 Giro.
On signing for Team Sky, Mikel Landa said: "Team Sky is one of the best teams in the world and this is a great opportunity for me.
"The team has an excellent reputation for being professional and methodical, and I know I can continue to develop and improve with their guidance.
"Team Sky has an excellent group of riders and I'm looking forward to joining up with them next year. I'll do everything I can to bring success to the team."
Team Principal Sir Dave Brailsford said: "Mikel is a rider we have followed closely for the last four or five years. He has always demonstrated a big talent and we have always recognised that.
"He really stepped up at the Giro d'Italia this year, but we had already identified him as a target.
"He has shown he is one of the best climbers in the world, and he is only 25 years old. We are very excited at the opportunity of developing this young rider over the coming years."
Landa's signing is Team Sky's sixth for 2016, and follows those of Alex Peters, Gianni Moscon, Michal Golas, Danny van Poppel and Benat Intxausti.
