Kiserlovksi signs for Katusha
Katusha has continued its recent recruitment drive by securing the services of Robert Kiserlovski for the 2017 season. The Croatian has spent the past two years in the service of Alberto Contador at the soon-to-be defunct Tinkoff team.
"This is a very nice move for me. I know many people in the team from the past, directors as well as other staff people and riders. With Simon Špilak I find a good friend of mine in the team. On the other hand, I see that Team Katusha has rejuvenated the squad a lot, which is very nice for the future," Kiserlovski said.
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Now 30 years old, Kiserlovski has twice placed 10th overall at the Giro d'Italia (in 2010 and 2014) during a career that has seen the climber ride for teams including Liquigas, Astana and RadioShack.
"I can bring my experience to the young guys. I know what Team Katusha expects from me. I can win myself but I am convinced they particularly want to see me work in the mountains. It will be a pleasure for me to guide Ilnur Zakarin to big victories," Kiserlovski said.
In recent weeks, Katusha has already announced the arrivals of seven new riders, including Tony Martin, Rick Zabel and under-23 time trial world champion Mads Würtz Schmidt. "These last weeks we have strengthened our team a lot for the classics. Team Katusha, however, wants to continue performing in all races," general manager Viacheslav Ekimov said of the acquisition of Kiserlovski, adding that he will offer key support to Ilnur Zakarin.
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