According to Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad, Tom Boonen extended his contract with Etixx-Quick Step for another year. The 34-year-old rider has been with the Belgian team for the majority of his professional career, joining in 2003 after a neo-pro year at US Postal.

"The final talks did not last very long - in two weeks we were done. I'm glad it's behind us. I'll be staying on for one year, as I actually always wanted. I still enjoy all aspects of cycling. At this age it's better to decide year by year. When this new contract expires I'll be 36 years old", the former World champion explained.

During his career, he won the cycling monuments Paris-Roubaix 4 times and the Tour of Flanders 3 times, among many other prestigious victories, such as prevailing 5 times in the E3 Harelbeke, winning 6 stages of the Tour de France and winning the Overall title of the Tour of Qatar 4 times.