Team Sky announce the signing of Irish cyclist Nicolas Roche

A big move for the rider...

Team Sky have confirmed that Nicolas Roche is one of five new faces that will ride for them in the 2015 season. Roche, who has been with Saxo-Tinkoff for the last two season, joins fellow Irishman Philip Diegnan at Team Sky.

Welcome @ndyfenn, @LeopoldKonig, @nicholasroche, @LPNordhaug & @WoutPoels to Team Sky in 2015! http://t.co/jxCQDeZwHk pic.twitter.com/CgeH3NHH7c — Team Sky (@TeamSky) September 30, 2014

The move will be complete on January 1, 2015 and Roche told Sky Sports that joining the two-time Tour de France-winning squad is a huge opportunity for him, "It’s a great honour to sign for Team Sky and I have the opportunity to ride with some of the best riders in the world. "I feel that I’m still developing as a rider so now’s the perfect time to join Team Sky and to continue my upwards path. I’m confident that under the guidance of Sir Dave Brailsford and the team, I’ll continue to improve."