"I'm excited to become part of the Team," Mathias Norsgaard said. This seems like a step forward for me. At the end of the day, my job as a cyclist is to be a domestique, and I've been looking for that big leader I can fully commit to. With Mads, I feel I've found exactly that. I want to be excellent at my job and have a big dream: to help Mads win a Monument. I'm two years younger than Mads, so I grew up knowing him without being an intimate friend. Over the years, I've seen him become a leader like few others in this sport: there's no need to ask if he's a leader, you can see it in the way he talks to riders and staff. We've already talked about pedaling together, but cycling doesn't always offer the perfect situation. Now it does. Mads likes big riders, and I'm the tallest in the WorldTour, which I think can really help me in my domestique work."

"My impression of Lidl-Trek is that it's one of the best-managed teams in this sport. There are no nonsenses here, just pure grit and mutual respect. With leaders like Mads, Ciccone, Milan, and Skjelmose, I know there will always be a role for me and a clear purpose in the Team. Hearing from Emma how the team works made the decision easier. I've already raced in the same team as my sister, and it's a crazy but special feeling. Sharing fields and races with her makes me very proud of my family, and I can't wait to experience it again."

"Mathias has a strong engine, and we are pleased to welcome him on board for the next two seasons," said Luca Guercilena, General Manager of Lidl-Trek. "He has the power to work long at the head of the group, but also the versatility to support the team until the final stages. He has shown strong ability in time trials, and we believe there is still much potential to unlock in him. Most importantly, Mathias is highly motivated to give his all for his teammates, and we are confident he will fit perfectly into our group."