John Degenkolb to Trek-Segafredo 'a done deal'
John Degenkolb will replace Fabian Cancellara at Trek-Segafredo in 2017, according to a source with knowledge of the situation
- (opens in new tab)
- (opens in new tab)
- (opens in new tab)
- Sign up to our newsletter Newsletter

John Degenkolb, winner of last year's Milan-San Remo and Paris-Roubaix, will take the place of Fabian Cancellara in the Classics riding for Trek-Segafredo in 2017, according an insider.
The German rides with home WorldTour team Giant-Alpecin currently. Cycling Weekly learned from an source with knowledge of the situation that Degenkolb was shopping for a new team and has now stopped negotiating. Neither Giant-Alpecin nor Etixx-Quick Step were able to secure his 2017 signature.
German professional continental team Bora-Argon 18 considered signing him in its push for the WorldTour, but manager Ralph Denk ruled out that possibility today. He said, “He’s not riding with us, it’s not possible for 2017.”
Trek-Segafredo need a rider to replace Classics star Cancellara. The Swiss, winner of three editions of the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix, retires at the end of this season.
John Degenkolb's Giant Propel from the 2015 Tour de France
The American WorldTour team are unable to confirm Degenkolb's transfer until August 1, as per the UCI rules regarding transfers, but in this period from the Giro d'Italia to the Tour de France in July, agents are shopping their cyclists.
"We are looking closely at the market with attention because we have to have a competitive team for 2017," the team's general manager, Luca Guercilena said.
"We need to look at what's possible and give it time. [Degenkolb is] strong and will be good for the classics, he'd be important for any team."
Etixx-Quick Step reportedly wanted Degenkolb to reinforce their Classics team with Tom Boonen nearing the end of his career. They could still sign Peter Sagan, who has not signed for Astana despite reports otherwise on Tuesday.
Without Degenkolb, Giant-Alpecin can focus completely on Tom Dumoulin for the Grand Tours in 2017. They will also have more money in its budget available to sign another star.
Degenkolb is still struggling to come up to full speed after being hit head on by a car, along with five of his team-mates, during a training ride in Spain this January.
Thank you for reading 10 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access
Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription
Join now for unlimited access
Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
Gregor Brown is an experienced cycling journalist, based in Florence, Italy. He has covered races all over the world for over a decade - following the Giro, Tour de France, and every major race since 2006. His love of cycling began with freestyle and BMX, before the 1998 Tour de France led him to a deep appreciation of the road racing season.
-
-
Boardman SLR 8.6 review - great value but the frame outclasses the components
An affordable and dependable workhorse
By Andy Turner • Published
-
‘It’s not complicated, I can either follow or I can’t’ - Tom Pidcock on his Tour of Flanders chances
Strade Bianche winner believes that his performance on Sunday won't be hampered by recent lack of racing time
By Tom Thewlis • Published
-
Lizzie Deignan: 'It’s a shame someone can’t see the value of the Women’s Tour'
The Women’s Tour’s only double winner expresses her disappointment after the cancellation of the 2023 race
By Owen Rogers • Published
-
Pfeiffer Georgi relishes new leadership role at Team DSM
'I feel like I’m able to be more in the race,' says the in-form Brit
By Tom Davidson • Published
-
‘It was perfect being boxed in’ - Charlotte Kool doubles up on final day of UAE Tour
The Dutchwoman proved the fastest, while Elisa Longo Borghini toasts overall victory with ice cream
By Tom Davidson • Published
-
‘She said she wanted to cry’ - Elisa Longo Borghini lauds team-mate after dominant Jebel Hafeet win
The Italian duo rode clear of the peloton at the UAE Tour to take a memorable one-two
By Tom Davidson • Published
-
‘I’m excited to be in the game myself again’ - Charlotte Kool stuns world's best at UAE Tour
The Team DSM rider sprinted into the spotlight with victory on stage one
By Tom Davidson • Published
-
Meet Sean Flynn, the Edinburgh-born mountain biker moving to the WorldTour with DSM
The 22-year-old has stepped up to elite level after two years with development teams, and is looking to push on
By Adam Becket • Published
-
Flying Dutchwoman: Lorena Wiebes on pressure, winning at the Tour de France, and leaving DSM
The SD Worx rider won 22 races in 2022, including two stages at the Tour de France Femmes and a clean sweep at the RideLondon Classique. She told Adam Becket how she did it
By Adam Becket • Published
-
‘You never know in the Tour’ - Romain Bardet fearless as he lines up Tour de France GC bid
The 32-year-old is ready to play the tactical game this July
By Tom Davidson • Published