Rabobank signs German youngster

Team Rabobank has signed Paul Martens, a 24 year-old German who made his professional debut with Team Skil-Shimano in 2005. He has signed a two-year contract with the Dutch ProTour team.

"Paul Martens is a young rider with potential," said Rabobank team manager Erik Breukink. "His basis with Skil-Shimano is a solid one and every year he manages to improve himself. To our team, Martens is a very useful rider with his all round skills. His individual time trial is okay and he has a decent sprint."