Team Sky has confirmed the signing of Michał Kwiatkowski. The 25 year old from Poland joins Team Sky after four successful seasons with Etixx – Quick-Step.
Kwiatkowski has achieved 13 victories in his professional career to date, including wins at Paris-Nice, the Tour de Romandie, Amstel Gold Race and Tour of Britain. His most celebrated triumph however, came at the 2014 World Road Race Championships, where he escaped to victory in devastating style and earned himself a 12-month spell in the iconic rainbow jersey.
The talented and versatile rider has also featured in the last three editions of the Tour de France, topping the young rider classification during 12 days of competition.
On signing for Team Sky, Michał Kwiatkowski said: “Team Sky aim for the highest goals in cycling so I’m very happy that this move has become a reality.
“Sir Dave Brailsford believes in my ability, which gives me great confidence for next season, and I know that this team can help me raise my performance levels and win big races.
“The team’s marginal gains philosophy really fits my approach to cycling and I have great respect for what this team has achieved in such a short time. I am excited and motivated to race for Team Sky next year.”
Team Principal Dave Brailsford said: ” Michał has performed fantastically well over the past couple of years. We have been following his career for a long time. We have attempted to sign him on two occasions previously and weren’t going to miss out this time around.
“Team Sky can help him progress and develop both his one-day racing and stage racing. Michał is still young, a great talent for the future, and will keep getting better.”
Kwiatkowski is Team Sky’s seventh new signing for next season and follows those of Alex Peters, Gianni Moscon, Michal Golas, Danny van Poppel, Benat Intxausti and Mikel Landa.
