BMC Racing have confirmed the signing of Italian rider Alessandro De Marchi, the American team's second signing in as many days following the capture of Rohan Dennis.
De Marchi, 28, had been with Italian team Cannondale for the previous two seasons.
"Alessandro brings another sharp edge to our team's bag of tools," BMC Racing team president and general manager Jim Ochowicz said in a press release.
"He is an aggressive rider with multiple skills, but we are especially excited about his skills in the mountains."
"My goal is to work for the team. I know that is my strength and my best quality," De Marchi said on BMC's official website.
"Of course, if there are some opportunities, then I will go after them – just as I did this year at the Tour. But my first goal is to work for the captain and the team leader."
De Marchi won the most aggressive rider award at the Tour de France this year and claimed the king of the mountains jersey in the Dauphine in June.
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