Italian sprinter Elia Viviani has re-signed with Team Sky and will return his focus to road results after winning gold on the track at the Rio Olympics, according to an announcement today on the British squad's website.
The 27-year-old, who joined Team Sky in 2015, hinted at a new two-year deal, but the official team announcement did not specify the length of the new contract.
In a statement released by the team, Viviani said he feels at home with the British WorldTour outfit.
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"This feels like my team. That's the most important thing," Viviani said. "I feel really, really good with my teammates, the staff, and this makes a big difference. When I think of the last two years with Team Sky, I completed my dream, winning a stage at the Giro d'Italia, and this year I won Olympic Gold."
Viviani joined the team from Cannondale in 2015 and quickly accomplished his goal of winning a Giro d'Italia stage, taking stage 2 from a bunch sprint. He took eight wins in all that year, including three stages at the Tour of Britain.
Viviani's win tally on the road slowed in 2016, however, as he focused on winning Olympic gold on the track in Rio. His season culminated with a gold medal in the omnium, a result he was quick to praise his trade team for supporting.
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