As a step of constructing a powerful team for years to come, the future 2011 Team Saxo Bank-SunGard has signed two-year contracts with the two climbers Daniel Navarro and Jesus Hernandez as well as the strong all-rounder Benjamin Noval.

The strong Spaniards have been a loyal and highly competent support for Alberto Contador on the Astana team and Team Saxo Bank-SunGard owner Bjarne Riis is looking forward to working with the Spanish trio.

"Having met the three strong and loyal riders, it was a natural and almost obvious move [for us] to sign with them. They have shown great stamina and loyalty during this year's Tour de France along with a great will to cooperate and a sense of team spirit," Bjarne Riis said in a statement.

And the three Spanish riders are thrilled to become a part of the Danish Team.

"I'm very excited about coming to Saxo Bank-SunGard and I'm happy that Bjarne shows great confidence in me. Here, I will be able to help the Team and Alberto to another Tour de France victory. I'm looking forward to working with the staff and to meet my new teammates and experience Bjarne's way of working. I am convinced that we will have a very strong team," says Daniel Navarro.

"This move is perfect for me. I get to keep riding with Alberto and I get to start working with a serious team with a lot of discipline. I'm very excited to start working with Bjarne as he has proven to be a great sports director. I'm convinced that we will achieve great triumphs together," states Jesus Hernandez.

"I'm very happy to sign with Saxo Bank-SunGard. Working with Riis, makes me calm because their team has always had a reputation for being well-structured with clear ideas. I hope it will be a fruitful experience for all of us and personally, my goal will be to help the Team in every race I do and to work with Riis," said Benjamin Noval.