"But apart from that, I feel very much at home in this team, which is very important to me," continues Van Aert, who first signed with the Visma team back in 2019 and has since taken numerous notable victories in Grand Tours, Classics and even cyclocross. "This team is unique and has suited me for five years and I want to keep it that way. That's why I decided to stay here forever, and that feels really good."
"Wout is of course a fantastic rider with a great palmares. He is an all-rounder: a sprinter, a classic rider, a time trialist and on his best days he also wins a mountain stage like the famous victory on Mont Ventoux in the Tour de France. But besides that, Wout has really become an important culture carrier, an indispensable link in our team," adds Team Visma | Lease a Bike boss
Richard Plugge. "He is a leader and a team player. He is a rider who also makes others in the team better, just through his insights and charisma. We are extremely happy with him and fortunately that is mutual."