Valter, Tratnik and Gloag new reinforcements Team Jumbo-Visma
Team Jumbo-Visma has boosted its selection for the coming season with Attila Valter, Thomas Gloag and the experienced Jan Tratnik.
Hungarian champion Valter is honoured with his transfer to Team Jumbo-Visma. “I think this environment is the best for me to develop further. Team Jumbo-Visma is a top team that guides its riders very well to a higher level. Due to the conversations I had with the team management, my confidence was boosted a lot. I’m hoping I can fulfill my potential in the coming years.”
Sportive director Merijn Zeeman believes Team Jumbo-Visma has added a rider with potential in Valter. “We have been following Attila for several years. Both in races and tests we have seen that he has great abilities. We look forward to working with him and helping him reach his potential.”
Tratnik is the reigning Slovenian time trial champion and won a stage in the 2020 Giro d'Italia. “I'm proud to be a member of one of the world’s top teams. The team has demonstrated its ability to improve riders. I look forward to contributing to the team's future successes.”
Zeeman: “We are delighted with Jan's arrival. Team Jumbo-Visma is ambitious to compete for the win in the biggest races the entire season. Jan is highly valued as a personality and a rider to realise those ambitions.”
Gloag, stage winner in last week’s Tour de l'Avenir, is looking forward to his first moments in yellow and black. “I can't wait to be a member of this squad because they have demonstrated their ability to develop new riders. I don't yet have much experience. That is why I want to immerse myself in all facets of cycling in the coming years. With this team, I am in the right place.”
Zeeman sees a role for Gloag within the so-called Young Team Jumbo-Visma. “Thomas is a wonderful talent with whom we will work in the coming years. Thanks to a balanced programme, we give him plenty of time and space to improve. Together we will let his talent blossom to the fullest.”
Tratnik signs a contract until 2024, while Valter and Gloag commit to Team Jumbo-Visma until the end of 2025. The contracts of Timo Roosen and Lennard Hofstede have also been extended, by one and two years respectively.
