Alpecin-Deceuninck welcomes five new faces for the 2025 cycling year. Johan Price-Pejtersen and Slovenian Gal Glivar join our WorldTour team, while young talents Nio Vandevorst, Aless De Bock and Stefano Viezzi join our development team. Attached you will find quotes from each of them.
In addition, four guys from our development team have 'graduated' and will make the move to the WorldTour from January 1. They are Simon Dehairs, Ramses Debruyne, Emiel Verstrynge and Tibor Del Grosso.
The five newcomers:
* Johan Price-Pejtersen (Denmark, 25) - contract until the end of 2026
* Gal Glivar (Slovenia, 22) - contract until the end of 2026
* Stefano Viezzi (Italy, 18) - contract until the end of 2026
* Aless De Bock (Belgium, 18) - contract until the end of 2027
* Nio Vandevorst (Belgium, 18) - contract until the end of 2027
Some interesting quotes:
Johan Price-Pejtersen - (25, WorldTour)
Alpecin-Deceuninck has clearly established itself as a dominant force in cycling in recent years, with a strong winning culture and an uncompromising commitment to performance. It's exactly the kind of environment I want to be a part of.
Gal Glivar - (22, WorldTour)
I'm a rider with capacities for short, explosive climbs and I'm not slow in a small group sprint. My short-term goal is to make a smooth start in the WorldTour. My long-term goal is to win some big races and participate in the Tour de France.
Stefano Viezzi - (18, Devo)
Joining Alpecin-Deceuninck is a big step in my career. It offers an ideal environment to grow in both cyclocross and road racing. Their support for athletes who want to balance both disciplines was decisive in my choice and I see a great potential to improve in every aspect.
Nio Vandevorst - (18, Devo)
I am sure I can learn and develop a lot in this team. I can do well on almost any course, I am an all-rounder with a strong sprint and my goal for next season is to be able to hold my own in the peloton and maybe take a win. In the long run I hope to make the step to the WorldTour.
Aless De Bock - (18, Devo)
During an initial interview, I immediately felt comfortable. The down-to-earth mentality appealed to me and seems like a good foundation for my future. I believe I can quietly grow here over the next three years and take my chances in climbing and the hill classics.
