article_snippet: The Spanish rider has committed to the squad for The Spanish rider final season before retiring at the end of 2016.
article_snippet: and I am convinced Alberto will continue to be so for a few more years. '
article_snippet: Unfortunately, Alberto decided Alberto would retire at the end of next year which means Alberto will race with the Saxo Bank team for two full seasons.
article_snippet: I would have, obviously, preferred Alberto to stay longer but that was Alberto personal decision. '
article_snippet: However, I am very proud that Alberto's impressive career will conclude in the Saxo Bank team
article_snippet: Alberto Contador added: 'I am very happy to have closed the deal.
article_snippet: It is already five years that I have been working with (team manager) Bjarne Riis and the possibility to continue for another year is satisfying.'
highlights_snippet: The two-time Tour de France winner will retire at the end of that year .
  