Soudal-Quickstep sign Luke Lamperti, Vernon leaves for Israel-Premier Tech

Luke Lamperti (Trinity Racing) wins a third pro criterium championship in Knoxville
Luke Lamperti (Trinity Racing) wins a third pro criterium championship in Knoxville (Image credit: SnowyMountain Photography)

Soudal-Quickstep announced the signing of three-time US national criterium champion Luke Lamperti on Wednesday but have lost Britain's Ethan Vernon to  Israel-Premier Tech as teams refresh their rosters for 2024. 

The new signing is the first for the Belgian team for the 2024 season amid several departures. Mauro Schmid will move to Jayco-AlUla, Fabio Jakobsen to Team dsm - firmenich, Dries Devenyns will retire and other riders appear on the way out. 

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