Finally the official came: Mark Cavendish signed for Astana Qazaqstan . The 37-year-old British champion has signed up for the 2023 season and is also available again for Fantacycling .

“I'm very happy with this new adventure - Cavendish said in the official Astana press release - I raced for many years with Alexandr Vinokourov and now I'm racing with his two boys. I remember when they were kids and dreamed of being runners. Astana is the right place to win, with a strong team led by Alexandr, a cycling champion and a gentleman in everyday life. I've had a long career, but the joy of riding a bike and continuing to win is still very much alive. So, I look forward to being part of a successful team, and working to win, whether it's by crossing the finish line first or cheering on my teammates. As always, the goal will be for us to get on the highest podium.”

Cavendish will return to the runners list within the app and will have a price of 12 fantamillions .