Cycling, Ganna moves to Lidl-Trek: 'It's fantastic to open a new chapter'

Blue passing of the baton to the Lidl-Trek team. In the aftermath of Giulio Ciccone's transfer to Pinarello Q36.5, the German team announced that it had hired Filippo Ganna, who signed a three-year contract. "The Italian champion will join the team starting from the 2027 season - underlines the team - Among the most successful riders of his generation, Ganna is one of the best time trial specialists in the world and a formidable force in the most important one-day classics and in the Grand Tours".

"I can't wait to face next season with an important team and I'm proud to join the team - the words of the 30-year-old Ganna, who leaves Ineos after eight years -.

Opening a new chapter feels amazing and I feel extremely motivated. I have big goals that I hope to achieve in particular in the classics: with the team we will have, nothing is off limits. Of course, the grand tours also remain an important goal and I look forward to supporting the team, whilst trying to seize my personal opportunities."

The Italian already knows many of his future teammates, starting with Jonathan Milan and Simone Consonni. "It's nice to find Simo again in the same team after so many years and it will be fantastic to work with Jonny, because he is an exceptional person - I also train with Matteo (Sobrero, ed.); he gives me great motivation on the toughest days. Mads (Pedersen, ed.) is the leader of the team: I hope to be a valid support for him and vice versa; I know that he will also be an excellent ally for me".