Astana general manager Alexandre Vinokourov has revealed that he is confident that Vincenzo Nibali will remain with Astana for the 2017 and 2018 seasons.
The 31-year-old Italian rider's deal with the Kazakhstan-based side is due to expire at the end of the season, and the former Tour de France champion has been linked with a move to a number of teams.
"Why should he change? I contacted his agent today and Vincenzo feels good with us because at his disposal he has all the conditions to give him the best," Vinokourov told Gazzetta dello Sport.
"I would say that, 99%, in 2017 and 2018 he will race with us."
Nibali, who is one of only six cyclists to have won all three of cycling's Grand Tours, joined Astana in 2013.
