Taking advantage of the starting allowances of Remco Evenepoel and less Belgian salary, the team Soudal Quick-Step Continue to be very active on the transfer market with already a 5th recruit announced to strengthen its workforce in quantity and quality. After the arrivals of Jasper Stuyven, Edward Planckaert et Dylan van Baarleit's the turn ofAlberto Dainese to join the Wolfpack For the 2026 season, with a two -year contract. Light loss of speed in Tudor Pro Cyclingwith only one victory on the clock which already dates back in April 2024, the 27 -year -old Italian sprinter hopes to find the way to success and his level of the time Team dsm-firmenich (2020-2023) within Belgian training. The runner oRIGINE D'ABANO TERM in Veneto Using little but well won since the start of his career, including three bouquets on the big towers: Giro 2022, 2023 and the Vuelta 2023. In the shadow of the two star sprinters Tim Merlier et Paul Magnierit should constitute a third option of choice to shine during the many sprints on the calendar.
Video – Dainese finished on the podium of the Dunkirk classic
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“I dream of joining the Wolfpack from a very young age”
Alberto Dainese :
“I dream of joining the Wolfpack from a very young age. I remember watching the team on television and being impressed by their mentality and their culture of victory. I am delighted to finally have this opportunity and to roll for Soudal Quick-Step next year. I noticed in the peloton how this team runs and their approach to sport, and that's something that impressed me. I can't wait to be next season and give the best of myself every time. I would like to contribute to a maximum of victories for the team and live great moments with it“.
Jürgen Foré, CEO of Sudal Quick-Step :
“Alberto is a quick runner and we are convinced that he has a lot to show in the years to come. He has chained impressive results in the massive sprint, not only on stage races or large towers, but he can also demonstrate all his strength on demanding day races, especially the Belgian semi-classic. Together, we can target beautiful things for the next two years“.
