While the German has not taken a win since the final stage of the 2015 Vuelta a Espana after his horror early season crash in May this year, Trek-Segafredo has still achieved a coup with the signing of a rider with Degenkolb's palmares.
In addition to his 2015 monument victories, Degenkolb has also bagged Gent-Wevelgem, Paris-Bourges, Paris-Tours, the Vattenfall Cyclassics and several stages at the Vuelta, the Giro d’Italia, Critérium du Dauphiné and Paris-Nice.
Welcome to the team @johndegenkolb! pic.twitter.com/nmEVtvoJJU — Trek-Segafredo (@TrekSegafredo) August 12, 2016
It is little wonder the team has inked his commitment through to the end of 2019.
The adopted Australian Koen de Kort has signed with the outfit for two years, Trek-Segafredo recognising the Dutchman's domestique and lead out ability for not only Degenkolb since 2012 but his current team Giant-Alpecin through its many inceptions.
“I am hugely excited. Trek-Segafredo is a big, strong team. With John and Jasper (Stuyven) as our target men, I hope that we can continue to race with inspiration. I am really looking forward to this new challenge and working for the team goals, not only in the Spring races but throughout the season," de Kort said.
