Olav Kooij (10 wins this season), will join the DECATHLON CMA CGM team in 2026 for the next three seasons. Accompanied by Cees Bol and Robbe Ghys, the Dutch sprinter will be able to shine in the biggest races on the WorldTour calendar under his new colors.
Daan Hoole, winner of stage 10 of Giro and Dutch time trial champion that same year, is shaping up to be a major asset for both the sprint and classics teams.
With seven victories to his name, Tobias Lund Andresen will be the team's second benchmark sprinter in 2026.
Olav Kooij
" We want to perform at the highest level ".
" I'm really looking forward to joining Decathlon CMA CGM in 2026 and opening a new chapter in my career. I'm looking forward to starting working with the team on our future goals and new challenges. We share a great ambition to perform at the highest level, which I hope will contribute to many victories in the years to come. "
Daan Hoole
"We can achieve great things
" I'm proud to be joining Decathlon CMA CGM in 2026 for the next stage of my career. Time trial remains a major goal for me, and I'm determined to keep pushing my limits in this discipline while getting stronger in the classics. I'm really looking forward to working alongside Olav Kooij, and I'm convinced we can achieve great things as teammates. "
Robbe Ghys
"I already feel at home".
" I feel honored to be able to take part in this long-term project. Over the next three years, I look forward to fully developing and investing myself in a key role to bring success to the team. The trust I feel from this team makes me feel at home. I'm super excited to start working towards next year. "
Cees Bol
"Very enthusiastic about joining the team".
" I'm really excited about joining Decathlon CMA CGM in 2026 for the next few years. With the group around Olav, we will have the ambition to win races at the highest level. Having raced in different roles over the years, I hope to bring value to both the sprint train and the classics group. "
Tobias Lund Andresen
"Becoming the best rider "
"I am really excited to be joining a team with such huge ambition. I want to become the best rider , and I believe Decathlon CMA CGM will be the ideal team to help me take the next step. I race to win, and I feel that we share the same vision."
Sébastien Joly
"A recruitment that fits in perfectly with the team's project".
" We're delighted to welcome Olav, Daan, Robbe, Cees and Tobias to the team. With this recruitment, we know we'll have the ability to take more WorldTour victories next season. Olav Kooij is still a young but experienced sprinter. Our aim is to support him so that he can continue to progress over the coming years and win the biggest sprints on the calendar. "
