Igor Anton has confirmed his move to South African WorldTour team Dimension Data for 2016. The Spanish rider explained to Marca that his contract has been signed and sent although the team are yet to announce the acquisition of the climber which would finalise its roster for its first season in the WorldTour.
"Yes, now I am," Anton said of joining the team. "Yesterday I sent the signed contract to the team's headquarters in South Africa. It was not me but I contacted the manager and it was almost done. Now, with the signed contract, I am tranquilo."
Anton, a four-time stage winner at the Vuelta a Espana and one-time Giro d'Italia stage winner, added he is awaiting the new team bike and equipment having missed Dimension Data's training camp last month.
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"Yes, and the bike," he said. "I still do not have it and do not know if it will be sent to me or if I have to go somewhere to pick it up. I guess so, because I also have to pass the medical examination."
The 32-year-old turned professional with Euskaltel - Euskadi in 2005, joining the Movistar team in 2014 after the financial collapse of the Basque team. With no contract forthcoming from Movistar, Anton explained he was "thinking about retirement" until a personal connection opened the door to continue his career.
"It was due to a masseuse who knows me. And thanks to my agent," Anton said. "The key was that the team got into the WorldTour. They needed a rider like me to expand the roster. They signed me and I am delighted. By now it is very difficult to find a team."
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