Red Bull bolsters Classics squad with Gianni Vermeersch
Gianni Vermeersch will leave Alpecin-Deceuninck to join Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe next season in a move that will bolster the latter team's Classics lineup. Vermeersch, 32, has landed in the top 10 at both Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders during his career, most of which has been spent at the Alpecin team, where he has been a key support rider for Mathieu van der Poel.
"With Gianni, we want to close the gaps that became apparent last spring,” said Red Bull team boss Ralph Denk in a statement. "Our roster certainly has a lot of Classics quality. But we often lacked routine, depth, and punch to shape the finale with our talents. We are convinced that Gianni can make exactly this difference."
