For the first time in his career, Yoann Offredo will change teams at the end of the season with the Frenchman swapping FDJ for Belgian Pro-Continental outfit Wanty-Groupe Gobert. The 29-year-old bolsters the spring classics roster at Wanty-Groupe Gobert with 20 monuments under his belt.
"I am happy to sign with the ambitious team Wanty-Groupe Gobert. It is my first experience abroad. No other country is as cycling-mad as Belgium. Wanty-Groupe Gobert is a familial team where I will develop myself perfectly. It was exactly what I was looking for," Offredo said in a release from his team.
"I'm always motivated during the Spring Classics. The atmosphere, the short climbs, the cobblestones, the people, everything is a source of inspiration. I hope I can play an important role."
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The team have added several news riders to its 2017 roster with Offredo likely to be a key man across the early season with director sportif Hilaire Van der Schueren explaining he is looking forward to the addition of the Frenchman.
"With Yoann I want to get big results in the Flemish classics. I followed him since a very long time. He is a real asset to our team," Van der Schueren said.
Team manager Jean-François Bourlart reiterated the comments of Van der Schueren, explaining that the signing of Offredo is a signal of intent for 2017.
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