Bob Jungels joins INEOS Grenadiers on two-year deal - ‘He's going to thrive in our environment’
By James Hilsum
Published 02/08/2024 at 14:41 GMT+1
Bob Jungels is preparing for a new chapter with INEOS Grenadiers after ending a two-year spell with Bora–Hansgrohe. INEOS will hope that the presence and experience of Jungels will inspire the younger riders in the team. He has previously secured stage wins at both the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia. The news was confirmed in a press release issued on Friday, August 2.
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Tour de France and Giro d’Italia stage winner Bob Jungels has signed for the INEOS Grenadiers on a two-year contract.
The 31-year-old arrives with an extensive pedigree, having won six national road race titles and been named national time trial champion eight times in his native Luxembourg.
He is also a previous winner of Liege-Bastogne-Liege and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne after beginning his professional career in 2013.
"Bob’s palmares [list of races won] is very impressive and the talent and experience that he’s going to bring to our team is going to be invaluable,” said INEOS performance director Scott Drawer in a press release.
"We’ve got a significant number of highly talented younger riders who look up to the experience we have within our rider group, and Bob will form an important part of that mentoring culture.
"We saw his prowess at the recent Tour de France and we’re confident that he’s going to thrive in our environment through individualised coaching, science, technology and medical support.
"He’s a very popular guy and in all our discussions he’s been very impressive. His approach to the sport, and what he believes he’ll bring to the team, align perfectly with our goals for the future and what we want to achieve together."
For Jungels, this ends a two-year association with Bora–Hansgrohe after his contract expired with the German team.
He said: "I'm thrilled to be joining the INEOS Grenadiers. This is a team that I've always admired, and this opportunity has come along at the perfect time.
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"I truly believe that within this environment I’ll be able to take my performance to the next level, while at the same time sharing my experience within the group.
"The team’s ambition, approach and attention to detail is impressive, and I truly believe that the future here is very bright. I’m really looking forward to being a part of that."
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