INEOS Grenadiers announce contract extension for Magnus Sheffield

21-year-old American, Magnus Sheffield is sticking around with the INEOS Grenadiers after it has been announced that the former Brabantse Pijl winner has extended his contract until 2026.

“The opportunity to be in this environment which has been incredibly supportive - both on and off the bike - is a real privilege and I see it as the perfect place for the next chapter of my career," says a delighted Sheffield to his team's official YouTube channel. “This year is important to me with the Olympic Games in Paris, which is a big goal of mine especially ahead of my home Games in LA in 2028. Another goal this year is to win my first WorldTour race, as well as a stage race, and I would really like to go for one of the Monuments or one of the big Classics, there’s so much to aim for!”

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Sheffield has one race in his legs so far this year having raced the Volta ao Algarve. In it, the American showed off his time-trial prowess on stage 4, finishing second behind world champion, Remco Evenepoel in the battle against the clock.

“Magnus has clearly demonstrated, in his brief career so far, that he’s an enormous talent. He’s delivered some outstanding performances on the bike and has huge scope to grow. That promise is coupled with an attitude and demeanor off the bike that makes him a very impressive young professional," says John Allert, CEO of the INEOS Grenadiers. “The Grenadiers are focused on developing some of the world’s best talent and Magnus is an example of our commitment to that objective. We’re very excited about the career he has ahead and supporting him in achieving the big ambitions that he has set for himself.”

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