Matteo Jorgenson has been unveiled as a new Jumbo Visma rider for next year. He has joined the Dutch team from rival Spanish World Tour team Movistar, with whom he has had a great season this year scoring several major victories.
The American rider says he has decided to join Jumbo Visma to take his career to the next level and because he believes they have the facilities and know-how to make him a better rider.
"Being part of a team that rides for victory in all races is what I am most excited about," said Jorgenson, who has already gone to extreme lengths himself to get better as a rider. "Whether for myself or a teammate: fighting for the win is what motivates me."
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"Based on the conversations we had, I think I fit in very well with this team. I have given this decision much thought and look forward to being part of Team Jumbo-Visma. Many riders who have joined this team have gone on to perform better. That says a lot about the team. I want to get the best out of myself and my career, which is possible here."
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Jumbo Visma said it was delighted the in-demand 24-year-old had chosen to spend the next years of his career as one of its riders.
"We are thrilled that he has chosen to join us," said sports director Merijn Zeeman. "He has developed very well over the past few seasons and has shown in several areas that he is one of the best riders in the WorldTour peloton. We look forward to working with him. Together we want to get even better."
Since the season began, Jorgenson has won a stage and the overall at Tour of Oman, placed 8th overall at Paris Nice and finished 4th and 9th at E3 Saxo Classic and the Tour of Flanders respectively. He was then runner-up to Adam Yates (UAE Team Emirates) at Tour de Romandie and performed very strongly at the Tour.
