IRISH CYCLIST SAM Bennett has left BORA – hansgrohe. 

The 29-year-old, who won two stages at the Vuelta a Espana this year, has been eager to part ways with the German team for some time. 

They have finally accepted his wishes and Bennett looks set to join Deceuninck-QuickStep in 2020, according to cyclingnews.com.

“After a great story of success in the past years, BORA – hansgrohe and Sam Bennett have decided to go separate ways,” a statement reads. 

“Over the last six years, BORA – hansgrohe developed Sam Bennett into one of the best sprinters in the peloton. Against this background it however became more and more difficult to align the team’s and rider’s goals.

Therefore, BORA – hansgrohe’s management has decided to accept Sam Bennett’s wish to leave BORA – hansgrohe and continue his journey with another team.

“BORA – hansgrohe wishes Sam Bennett all the best for his future and hopes that he can live up to his sporting dreams.”

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