PARIS – Spanish cyclist Luis Leon Sanchez said Sunday he has agreed a two-year contract with Dutch team Rabobank.

The 26-year-old time trial specialist, who is currently taking part in the Tour of Spain with French team Caisse d’Epargne, said he will begin his contract with Rabobank in January 2011.

Sanchez finished Sunday’s ninth stage of the Tour of Spain in 26th place, seven minutes and two second behind the winner, fellow Spaniard and Caisse d’Epargne rider David Lopez.