A tweet from Trek Segafredo has confirmed that Alberto Contador will be joining them along with Jesus Hernandez for the 2017 season.
The Spaniard has signed a one year deal with the American team and will joins when his contract with Tinkoff, who will be no more at the end of this season.
Contador, who recently finished fourth in La Vuelta is quoted as saying: “I am thrilled about the opportunity that is in front of me.
“I had some excellent conversations with the team management, and we have a lot of goals and priorities in common. The big objective is to try and win the most important races on the calendar — first and foremost the Tour de France.
“The sporting side was the key point in my decision. This team is focused on performance, and there’s a really strong group of riders with experience in all kinds of terrain, not only the mountains.
“I am convinced that this team can provide me with the best structure and bring me in the best conditions to the races. I race to win, and I am determined to get intensely invested in this team.”