In the project of developing young talents, LAMPRE-MERIDA did not stop at the Under 23 silver medallist of the U23 race in Florence in 2013 and have now signed the gold medallist Matej Mohoric for 2016 and 2017 .

The young Slovenian rider, born in 1994, won the Under 23 World Championship in Florence, after he had won the rainbow jersey in the junior road race and the silver medal in the time trial in 2012. He became pro in 2014 and, after two seasons, he's now ready to achieve interesting goals.

"I'm happy the team trusts me: the management and the sponsors invested in me, I'm aware I'm ready to achieve my goals," he said.

"In the past two years I collected interesting experiences, I became a better rider and I reached an important level which, I think, will allow me to achieve the goals I'll set with the technical staff of LAMPRE-MERIDA.

"It will be great to be in the same tame with so many young guns likeMeintjes with whom I share the memories of Florence 2013. LAMPRE-MERIDA traditionally pays a special attention to the young riders, I'm sure they'll help me to demonstrate my qualities".

Team manager Brent Copeland welcomed Mohoric: "He's only 20 years old and he has already won two Worlds titles and he has lived two years in the WorldTour: his profile is full of quality and experience, that's why Matej is a precious transfer for us and we're happy he's going to join our team.

"We believe the qualities of Mohoric will grant him important results and will give the team satisfactions: in our group he'll demonstrate his talent".