Gazprom – RusVelo has announced an agreement with a Russian rider Sergey Lagutin who has signed a two-year contract for the 2017 – 2018 seasons.

Gazprom – RusVelo manager Renat Khamidulin said:

"We are delighted that Sergey will become a part of the team. This season he took the biggest win in his career by taking the lead at the 8th stage of the La Vuelta. It’s obvious that he is in good condition but it’s more important that he is a true leader. Sergey has an ability to unite the team, help partners in difficult situations, he may lead the team and take a win himself."

"I am very excited to be a part of Gazprom – RusVelo. It’s the only team where I feel at home. Mutual respect and professionalism are the main pillars of the team. I hope that I will have an opportunity to be a part of the team’s success in one-day classics and bigger races. I am looking forward to sharing my experience with teammates and help them to achieve th next season goals," said Lagutin.

Sergey Lagutin was born in 1981 in Fergana, Uzbekistan. His palmares include the 2003 U23 World Champion title, several Uzbekistan National titles, wins at Kampioenschap Van Vlaanderen, GP du Canton d'Argovie and the 8th stage of La Vuelta. At the  2012 Olympic Games in London he achieved a solid result by taking 5th place in the road race. In 2013 Lagutin acquired Russian citizenship.