Carlos Verona signs for Lidl-Trek

Carlos Verona, who currently plays for Movistar, will be Lidl-Trek’s runner for the next two seasons.The American team reported this Monday in a statement.

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The 30-year-old from Madrid, who belonged to Movistar in recent seasons, indicated that “after five very good years” with the Spanish team, He had “the feeling that it was time to look” around him “to find a team where to continue to grow as a cyclist”.

“I want to enjoy the best years of my career with new goals and motivation and fortunately, the opportunity to join Lidl-Trek came at the right time. Everything happens for a reason and I am very excited for this journey to begin,” he said.

“What appeals to me most about Lidl-Trek is the way the team generally runs. You can feel how each team member fights for common goals, playing different cards while having fun. I look forward to being part of such an international group, where the influence of different countries and cultures makes the team interesting for all its members,” added Verona.

He also thought that the way his team runs will help him a lot “to develop that ‘hidden’ part” of his strengths.

Meanwhile, Lidl-Trek’s general director, Luca Guercilena, assured that “Carlos Verona is one of the most respected riders in the peloton for his unwavering work ethic and strong values.. It is consistent and reliable, two important qualities. He has 12 years of WorldTour experience, both the team and the rider believe they can take a step forward in the environment that Lidl-Trek will provide.”

The corridor of San Lorenzo de El Escorial (Madrid), which debuted at the age of eighteen in Burgos-BHhas accumulated more than ten years in the World Tour with teams such as Quick Step, Michelton Scott and Movistar, where he has become one of the most famous domestiques.