Team Sunweb are pleased to announce two promising signings to their Development Program as Marc Hirschi (SUI) and Jens Vanoverberghe (BEL) join the team. Vanoverberghe signs for one year and Hirschi signs for two years, until the end of 2019. 

At just 19 years old, the up-and-coming Swiss talent Hirschi has already taken a bundle of impressive results. During the 2017 racing season he claimed the U23 Swiss time trial title and podiumed at the U23 European road race championships. Alongside these results he also took the win at the Tour du Jura, the mountains classification victory at Le Triptyque des Monts et Chateaux and last weekend a strong 6th at Piccolo Giro di Lombardia.

18-year-old Vanoverberghe has already demonstrated his talent on the bike. The young Belgian, an all-rounder with sprint capabilities, took the stage three victory at Niedersachsen Rundfarht earlier this year, as well as finishing 7th in the points classification. Alongside these results he also took two top 15 finishes at OberÖsterreich Juniorenrundfahrt.  

Hirschi said: "This is a great step for me to make the move to Team Sunweb. Their development structure is brilliant and has already proven itself when looking at riders such as Sam [Oomen] and Lennard [Kämna] from their WorldTour Program. They have one of the best development teams for young riders as they work so close to their WorldTour men's and women's program's sharing all of their expertise. For young riders it's important to learn these things at a young age and already understand their way of working. I am really looking forward to joining the team and want to make the next step in my career and hope to specifically progress in long stage races." 

Vanoverberghe said: "I am very pleased with the chance to join one of the world's best teams. With a great support environment, Team Sunweb focuses the right things needed to develop their riders with a good race program, expertise and equipment. I already have a good impression of the structure which is very professional. I am very motivated for 2018 and am looking forward to showing my capabilities and adding value to the team."