Italian climbing specialist Domenico Pozzovivo has signed a two-year deal with Bahrain-Merida, the team announced today. The 34-year-old moves to Bahrain-Merida after five years with French team AG2R La Mondiale.
"I am very pleased to be joining Bahrain-Merida, who have made a very impressive impact in the WorldTour of cycling in their first year," Pozzovivo said in a statements released by the team.
Pozzoivo will join fellow Italians Sonny Colbrelli, Niccolo Bonifazio, Enrico Gasparotto and Vincenzo Nibali on next year's team.
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"Living in Switzerland close to Vincenzo Nibali and Enrico Gasparotto has given me the opportunity to learn more about the team and their vision of the project," Pozzovivo said. "I was even more enthusiastic and convinced about my decision after speaking with Brent Copeland, who explained more about the team projects and what they expect of me and what I can offer them."
Copeland said the team was "proud" to have Pozzovivo on board for next season.
"He is a rider that we have always admired and believed in, and having such a talented climber and GC rider such as Domenico is a signing that is exciting for all of us," Copeland said. "He represents everything we look for in a cyclist. He is an extremely dedicated and hard worker and a true professional in all areas as well as a very ambitious rider. On top of this he is a team player that is always willing to work and support others at the same time he is considered to be one of our teams leaders who will be given the opportunity to have his own space in many important races."
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