The promising Italian will ride for our squad next year.
A pro since 2023, Gianmarco Garofoli has signed a contract with Soudal Quick-Step, his transfer meaning that our 30-man roster for 2025 is now complete. Runner-up three years ago at the Giro della Valle d’Aosta – one of the hardest stage races on the amateur scene – Gianmarco picked up some solid results also in the two years that have passed since joining the World Tour, such as top ten placings at the Prueba Villafranca and in two Vuelta a España stages, in Sevilla and Padron.
“I am really happy to ride for one of the best teams in the world next year, it’s a great chance which I’m already looking forward to with a lot of excitement. I hope to help on the climbs whenever needed and grab any opportunity that comes. The main goal for next season is to keep growing and become a better rider, and I am confident this is the perfect environment for me to do it”, an elated Gianmarco said after inking the deal.
“We are known as being a team that invests in youngsters and believes in them, and Gianmarco’s transfer is another confirmation of this. He is just 22 years of age and has a lot of potential, has shown some nice things this season in hard races such as the Vuelta, but also before turning pro, so we welcome him in the team with open arms and can’t wait to see him in action next year”, Soudal Quick-Step CEO Patrick Lefevere added.
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