Orbea reveal acquisitions

BiciCiclismo today writes that Carlos Barbero and Illart Zuazubiskar will join Orbea ahead of the 2012 season. The former has enjoyed another stellar season with Naturgas so it was no big surprise to see the 20-year-old make the jump. The latter - who's posted several top 10s in ITTs this year - comes over from Seguros Bilbao and is the team's last acquisition. In addition to Barbero and Zuazubiskar, Fraile, Merino and Orbe will team up with the Continental team next year.

Orbea will keep hold of Aberasturi, Etxebarria, Bizkarra, Bagües, Zabalo and Blazquez next year, meaning Martín, Sáez and Urain have been let go. Stay tuned for further news.