Alberto Contador signs for Team SaxoBank
Tour de France winner Alberto Contador has signed a two-year deal with Team SaxoBank.
Team manager Bjarne Riis has confirmed he will join the team next year. Contador announced last week he would be leaving Astana after turning down their offer of a new contract. The Spaniard won the Tour de France for the third time in four years after holding off the challenge of Andy Schleck.
The Schleck brothers, Fränk and Andy, will depart Team SaxoBank, paving the way for Contador to join its ranks.
“I'm very happy and excited about signing a two year contract with Riis Cycling,” Contador said.
“With the unique philosophy and team spirit the team offers I'm ensured solid support from the sponsors, administration and staff of riders that I'm looking forward to becoming a part of myself. Historically, Riis Cycling has always been successful and together, we will have the ability to play a very important role in the world of cycling in the years to come,” Contador added.
Contador won two Tours with Astana since he joined in October 2007, and SaxoBank team manager Riis is delighted with the news.
“I am proud and honoured that I am able to introduce Alberto Contador to our team next year. It is an impossible opportunity that has occurred and that we are able to realise,” said Riis.
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