The 27-year-old Italian is excited about his move to the Wolfpack.
Alberto Dainese is the latest rider to have signed a contract with Soudal Quick-Step, whose colors he will sport until the end of 2027. Hailing from Abano Terme, a town in the beautiful Veneto region, Dainese has made a name for himself in the sprints, racking up some impressive victories in his career so far.
Three of these have come in Grand Tours: in 2022 and 2023, he took a stage win at the Giro d’Italia, a performance which he then followed with a victory at the Vuelta a España, which to this day remains Italy’s most recent win at the Spanish Grand Tour. From next season, as a member of Soudal Quick-Step, he hopes to add more victories to his palmares, and at the same time, contribute to the team’s haul of victories.
“I have been dreaming about joining the Wolfpack since I was a kid. I remember watching the team on the TV and being impressed by their mentality and winning culture, and I’m really happy to finally get this opportunity and ride for Soudal Quick-Step from next year. I noticed in the peloton the way this squad races and their approach to the sport, and this is something that impressed me. I look forward to next season and to giving my best every single time. I would like to bring my contribution to as many victories as possible for the team and live some great moments together with the squad”, an elated Alberto said after signing the contract.
“Alberto is a fast guy and we are convinced he has plenty to show in the coming years. He has racked up some impressive results in bunch sprints not just in stage races or Grand Tours, but he can also show how strong he is in some demanding one-day races, including the Belgian semi-classics. Together, we can aim for some beautiful things in the next two years”, explained Soudal Quick-Step CEO Jurgen Foré.
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