Geoffrey Bouchard, Paul Lapeira, Oliver Naesen and Andrea Vendrame have signed contract extensions with the AG2R CITROËN team until 2025.
For his part, Larry Warbasse has extended his contract by one season.
Oliver Naesen has been with the team since 2017, Geoffrey Bouchard and Larry Warbasse since 2019, Andrea Vendrame since 2020 and Paul Lapeira since 2022.
Vincent Lavenu: "Everyone is part of our history".
"This wave of contract extensions is an important moment in building the team for future seasons. While new faces will be joining us, seeing these riders with our organization is essential. They are the glue that holds the team together. They are all part of its history and uphold its philosophy."
Geoffrey Bouchard: "The next logical step
"This is the logical next step. I would like to thank Vincent (Lavenu) and the whole team for giving me my chance five years ago and for placing their trust in me again for the next two seasons.
I have managed to achieve a lot since the beginning of this adventure, but there is still more to do.
I am very excited about continuing to progress in the various roles that the team has entrusted me with. On the one hand, I am the leader in certain events and, on the other, I am a team player in the mountains in the major races on the UCI World Tour calendar.
I also want to pass on my experience to riders who are the future of the team. And finally, in yet another role, that of a fighter. I want to rediscover the taste of victory, as I managed to do last year in Tour Alps."
Paul Lapeira: "Continue my progress".
"I wanted to stay with the AG2R CITROËN team! After my years of training in the program (U19 and U23) and then my first two seasons as a pro, I want to continue my progress. I'm a rider likes stability, and the environment I'm in is perfect for me. After a period of adjustment, I managed to find my place with the riders and staff members, and that's also what reinforced my decision to continue the adventure.
I can see myself improving little by little, and I want to continue in this direction to climb the ladder one rung at a time. The next step is to raise my arms in victory. And I want to achieve that quickly.
I would like to thank the whole team for allowing me to continue our adventure together."
Oliver Naesen: "Writing new pages in this beautiful story".
"I'm continuing my adventure with the team in a different role to the one I've had for the past seven seasons.
I'll be working more as a team member alongside our leaders, and I'm determined to continue giving my all every time I wear this hat.
Of course, the classics will remain an important highlight of my season, when I'll be determined to shine. Things have changed a bit in recent years at the highest level, and I want to approach the start of the season differently. I also want to pass on my experience to the younger riders.
I know AG2R CITROËN inside out. Staying loyal to the team means a lot to me. I'm looking forward to writing new pages in this great story.
Andrea Vendrame: "Get as many successes as possible".
"This extension is a very good thing for me. My arrival in the team changed a lot of things four years ago. I feel really good here.
The aim will remain to raise my arms as much as possible, for myself, for the team and for all our partners.
I also want to help the youngsters to continue their progress and give my help to my team-mates to achieve maximum success."
Larry Warbasse: "I'm enjoying my role as captain".
"I am really happy to continue my journey with the AG2R CITROËN team. I can't wait for next year with all the new projects coming up. It's going to be a great season.
I enjoy my role as team captain. We have many young riders it is a great pleasure for me to pass on and share my knowledge. This will be my 12th year as a professional. Time flies!
I want to continue to help our leaders perform at the highest level and also seize my chance when it comes. I am always motivated to take my job seriously and develop to the best of my ability.
A big thank you to the entire AG2R CITROËN team for this new opportunity.
The news
Nine riders extended their contracts
Following contract extensions for Clément Berthet, Benoît Cosnefroy, Felix Gall, and Nans Peters until 2025, there are now nine riders the AG2R CITROËN team who have extended their contracts for the coming seasons.
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Having joined in 2017 and now signed until 2025, Oliver Naesen will be spending his eighth and ninth seasons with the AG2R CITROËN team. The 32-year-old rider won the Belgian national championship title in 2017 and the Bretagne Classic – Ouest France in 2019.









