Lotto Soudal announced Monday that they have re-signed Andre Greipel and Marcel Sieberg for an additional two years, which will take them to the end of 2018. Both riders joined the team in 2011, Greipel as the go-to sprinter and Sieberg as his lead-out man.
“I am really happy the team puts its trust in me for the upcoming two years,” Greipel said in a team statement. “The contract extension was something both parties really wanted.
“The next years I want to stay one of the best sprinters in the world and keep conquering victories for Lotto Soudal.”
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Geripel recently won three stages at the Giro d’Italia; stage 5 in Benevento, stage 7 in Foligno and stage 12 in Bibione. He was leading the points competition when he announced his departure from the Italian Grand Tour directly following is win in Bibione. He cited goals further into the season as the reason for departing from the race early ahead of the more difficult mountain stages.
Greipel said that one of the reasons he renewed with the team was because they provided opportunities for everyone, including the younger riders.
“I feel good in this team and get the necessary support, also from the young riders,” Greipel said. “The team offers opportunities to young talent and those riders can perform even in the big races. Frederik Frison for example does such a great job in chasing down breakaways and Sean De Bie was a great support in the Giro. They help me and I can give them tips. At this moment I can’t imagine riding for another team.”
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