Peter Sagan signs three-year contract with Bora-Hansgrohe

After much speculation in recent weeks, it has been confirmed today that Peter Sagan has signed for the Bora-Hansgrohe team for the 2017 season.

The team currently known as Bora-Argon 18 have confirmed that the World Champion has signed a three-year deal and that his brother Juraj will also join the team.

The statement from the team is as follows:

After weeks of rumours now it is confirmed that Peter Sagan joins BORA – hansgrohe form 2017 onwards. Together with Peter his brother and National Champion Juraj, as well as Maciej Bodnar, Michael Kolar and Erik Baška signed with the team. The number one of the WorldTour Ranking will therefore be able to count on his closest domestiques also the following years.

Ralph Denk, Team Manager – “It is a great honour to welcome one of the most popular cyclist of our time in our team. That’s why we tried to provide familiar surroundings as far as possible. I think Peter’s trust in us proves that we did a good job the last years and have solid reputation in the peloton. Our partners BORA and hansgrohe are also two big German quality brands. This combination convinced Peter that we are the right team for him and his chase for even more successes the next years. I am very happy and sure that this partnership will be a successful one.”

Willi Bruckbauer, Owner of BORA – “Since we started our sponsorship in cycling our objective was to get to the top of this sport. Peter will help us to achieve this goal. And he will support us to make our vision come true: the end of the extractor hood. We are very happy to welcome Peter Sagan as a new member to our cycling family. He is a real star, who achieved almost everything in cycling by being focused, dedicated and by believing in himself. At BORA we share this approach, self-belief helped us to get to where we stand now. And we are proud to go the next steps together with him.”

The first goal of the new season for BORA – hansgrohe will be the Classics. Further new signings should also strengthen the roster for Grand Tours. The team will announce more key signings in the coming weeks.

Ralph Denk, Team Manager – “My goal is a well-balanced roster for the 2017 season. With Peter the Classics will be a big highlight for us. But we also want to play a role in the Grand Tours, therefore we still look for new signings.”