Trek-Segafredo has signed Michael Gogl, 22, to a two-year contract, adding another young, promising talent to its 2017 roster and continuing to invest in its future with a youthful outlook.

The U23 Austrian 2015 road champion, currently racing for Tinkoff, is excited about his transfer: “I am super happy to sign with Trek-Segafredo because I think this is one of the best teams out there. For me, especially because I am a young rider, I know I will get a lot of support in this team to help me to continue to grow.

“Next year I want to keep going like I have until now. I cannot say which results I would like to obtain. I’ve never done that in the past. I just take it as it comes, so we’ll see.” 

General Manager Luca Guercilena added:

“I am convinced that Michael Gogl has a lot to offer to the team. This year’s Vuelta was his first Grand Tour, and he was all but anonymous in it. In hilly races, Gogl is right at home, and he is not afraid of them and to dive right in. With this set of qualities, I am confident that in the long run, Michael will show us some great results.”