Roelandts brings Classics flare to Movistar

Jürgen Roelandts' move from BMC to Movistar may have been a surprise, but the Spanish outfit could offer him a leadership role during that Spring Classics that was tough to turn down.

Roelandts reportedly had the option of staying with the BMC team as they transitioned into CCC under new sponsorship in 2019, however, he chose to accept an offer from Movistar instead. The deal is reported to have taken place last July.

"I did not have to think about it for a long time when a rider from the team approached me in the Giro for the first time," Roelandts told Sporza. "I always found Movistar to be a team that I'd love to ride for, and they also have nice jerseys."

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Roelandts spent 11 seasons with Lotto and its various sponsorship changes during those years. He joined the BMC team for the 2018 season before moving to Movistar this year.

He has never won a Classic but has been a top performer. He placed fifth and third at Milan-San Remo in 2018 and 2016 and was third at Tour of Flanders in 2013.

At Movistar, Roelandts will play a leadership role during the Classics, a position that is already filled by Greg Van Avermaet at CCC.

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