25/10/2023

"He’s a talented young man" - INEOS Grenadiers 'thrilled' to confirm signing of American wonderkid Andrew August

The INEOS Grenadiers have confirmed the much-rumoured signing of 18-year-old, American wonderkid, Andrew August on a three-year deal.

"Magnus Sheffield has been key – he’s someone that I can look to for advice. But regardless of him being in the team, it's still the perfect environment for me," August has said to the official website of the INEOS Grenadiers. "I had the opportunity to go on a team camp in January and could immediately see just how professionally it is run. Of course it's a big jump to come to the team straight out of juniors but the team’s approach gives me the confidence that it's the right thing to do."

INEOS set to sign 17-year old American supertalent Andrew August - "He is Remco, but probably with more power"

Big things are expected from August by many in the know, with some even comparing him to Remco Evenepoel in the past. Still just 18 however, he realises that despite the pressures there is still time to enjoy himself first of all.

"I can't say there’s one particular race that I really want to target, but when the time is right I would like to maybe compete in a one-week World Tour stage race and see how I go," he says. "I’ve always been a good climber and I’ve enjoyed competing as a GC rider in the racing that I’ve done so far. My ambition would be the same in the pro ranks, but of course it will take some time to develop into that type of rider. I'm not afraid to discover and challenge myself in other areas too."

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"AJ has really impressed us in the time we’ve spent with him, so we’re thrilled he’s agreed to become a Grenadier," added INEOS Grenadiers' Deputy Team Principal, Rod Ellingworth. "We’ve been following his progress and results this season and he’s clearly demonstrated his talent. We believe that working together we can help him reach his full potential. He’s a talented young man and it’s obvious he also has a very good head on his shoulders. AJ joins an exciting group of extremely talented young riders at the INEOS Grenadiers, which bodes well for pursuing the ambitious goals we’ve set ourselves."