Team Ineos have continued the rebuild of their squad in the wake of a disappointing Tour de France with confirmation of a return for Australian star Richie Porte.
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Tasmanian Porte rode for the British outfit from 2012-15, when they were knock as Team Sky.
The 35-year-old Porte, a key lieutenant during the team's early domination, will bring huge experience.
"If you are building a team to be competitive against the world's best then you'd want Richie Porte by your side," team principal Dave Brailsford said.
"We're really pleased to welcome him back!"
Porte is coming off his best performance at the Tour de France, grabbing a podium spot after a sensational time trial in the second-to-last stage to be third overall for Trek-Segafredo.
Young British prospect Tom Pidcock, Colombian Dani Martinez and Laurens de Plus are three others Ineos have signed as they reshape their line-up.
With Adam Yates having already agreed to join and four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome leaving, a new era beckons for Ineos.
This year was only the second time in eight that a Team Sky/Ineos rider did not win the general classification as defending champion Egan Bernal blew out.
Australian Associated Press
