Vermeersch has been a fixture for the Alpecin team for many years, but in 2026 a new adventure at Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, which has completed the controversial transfer of Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) earlier this month. “
With Gianni we want to fill the gaps that became clear last spring, “says CEO Ralph DENK in a announcement.” Our selection certainly has a lot of quality for the classics, but we often lacked experience, depth and strength to determine the final with our talent. We are convinced that Gianni can make the difference. “