Chris Froome’s chances of winning next year’s Tour de France have been enhanced by some key new signings at Team Sky. Sir Dave Brailsford has responded to a difficult 2014 Tour for his team by recruiting highly-rated Czech rider Leo Konig from NE on a two-year, seven figure deal. Nicolas Roche, son of former Tour champion Stephen, has also moved to Sky but the recruitment of 26-year-old Konig is the most significant. Team Sky's Chris Froome struggled during the Tour de France earlier this year . Chris Froome and Sir Dave Brailsford won the Tour de France together for Team Sky in 2013 . Irish rider Nicolas Roche has left Tinkoff-Saxo to join Team Sky . Highly-rated Czech rider Leo Konig has joined Team Sky on a seven-figure deal . Seventh in this year’s Tour and considered both an outstanding climber as well as an excellent TT rider, Konig even has the potential to one day lead the team. But he will join initially as Froome’s chief lieutenant alongside Richie Porte in a bid by Brailsford to secure a third Tour title for Sky. Team Principal Sir Dave Brailsford said: ‘We’ve signed five quality riders for next season and each one of them will help strengthen and enhance the squad. ‘We’ve always set our standards high and been very ambitious with our goals. We want to win the biggest races and constantly improve as a team and these new riders have the proven experience and developing talent to perform now and in the future. ‘We have a strong nucleus of riders at Team Sky and these signings will be excellent additions to the squad. They all bring their own qualities and we’re looking forward to welcoming them to the team and seeing them in action next season.'
British outfit have signed five riders including Nicolas Roche and Leo Konig .
Team principle Sir Dave Brailsford aiming to win third Tour title next year .
Froome struggled in Tour earlier this year, crashing twice before pulling out .
Chris Froome’s chances of winning next year’s Tour de France have been enhanced by some key new signings at Team Sky. Sir Dave Brailsford has responded to a difficult 2014 Tour for his team by recruiting highly-rated Czech rider Leo Konig from NE on a two-year, seven figure deal. Nicolas Roche, son of former Tour champion Stephen, has also moved to Sky but the recruitment of 26-year-old Konig is the most significant. Team Sky's Chris Froome struggled during the Tour de France earlier this year . Chris Froome and Sir Dave Brailsford won the Tour de France together for Team Sky in 2013 . Irish rider Nicolas Roche has left Tinkoff-Saxo to join Team Sky . Highly-rated Czech rider Leo Konig has joined Team Sky on a seven-figure deal . Seventh in this year’s Tour and considered both an outstanding climber as well as an excellent TT rider, Konig even has the potential to one day lead the team. But he will join initially as Froome’s chief lieutenant alongside Richie Porte in a bid by Brailsford to secure a third Tour title for Sky. Team Principal Sir Dave Brailsford said: ‘We’ve signed five quality riders for next season and each one of them will help strengthen and enhance the squad. ‘We’ve always set our standards high and been very ambitious with our goals. We want to win the biggest races and constantly improve as a team and these new riders have the proven experience and developing talent to perform now and in the future. ‘We have a strong nucleus of riders at Team Sky and these signings will be excellent additions to the squad. They all bring their own qualities and we’re looking forward to welcoming them to the team and seeing them in action next season.'
signings at Team Sky. Sir Dave Brailsford has France earlier this year . Chris Froome and Sir for Team Sky in 2013 . Irish rider Nicolas Roche Highly-rated Czech rider Leo Konig has joined Brailsford to secure a third Tour title for Sky. signed five quality riders for next season and