Alexander Kristoff extends contract at Katusha

Alexander Kristoff wins stage two of the 2015 3-Days of De Panne

(Image credit: Watson)

Alexander Kristoff has ended speculation about his future by extending his contract at Russian team Katusha at least until the end of the 2016 season.

Kristoff's coach Stein Orn recently sparked rumours that the Tour of Flanders winner could leave Katusha, possibly for Team Sky, but the Norwegian sprinter is happy to stay put.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.