Nicolas Roche has confirmed that he will take part in next year's Giro d'Italia.

After his fifth-place finish this year at the Vuelta a Espana, the 29-year-old has confirmed that he'll now be hoping to make an impact in the first Grand Tour race of the season. 

Next year's Giro will start in Belfast, with the first three stages of the race set to take place in Ireland.

Last month, Roche spoke to Off The Ball about the event and why he is excited that it is passing through Dublin and Dundalk.

The likes of Dan Martin, Philip Deignan and Sam Bennett are also expected to be in the field next year.