History-making African cyclist Biniam Girmay has signed for NSN Cycling - the new team co-owned by World Cup winner Andres Iniesta.
Eritrea's Girmay became the first black African to win the Tour de France's coveted green jersey and win stages in 2024.
Iniesta, who scored the winning goal in Spain's 2010 World Cup triumph, co-owns the sports and entertainment company Never Say Never.
Girmay joins NSN Cycling on a three-year deal, moving over from the Belgian Intermarche-Wanty Gobert team with whom he also enjoyed winning a stage of the Giro d'Italia and the cobbled classic Gent-Wevelgem in 2022.
"I'm really happy to be here, especially with a new atmosphere and a new beginning, for me and for the team," the 25-year-old said.
Girmay is one of the most talented riders in the pro-peloton, excelling in one-day races or single stages of Grand Tours over rolling terrain and a sprint finish - thanks to his ability to engage huge power through the pedals.
He joins a team who already boast sprinting talent that includes Britain's Ethan Vernon and Jake Stewart.
"Looking at the team's sprint train, they were always really strong," added Girmay.
"I'm really looking forward to working together."
