DECATHLON AG2R LA MONDIALE extends Sander De Pestel and Jordan Labrosse's contract for the next three seasons. Antoine L'Hôte also joins the WorldTour team for 2 years.
Jordan Labrosse
"It's obvious to continue the adventure
"I'm delighted to be joining the team for another three seasons. After spending my junior and U23 years here, it was an obvious choice for me to continue this adventure. The team has always placed its trust in me and supported me at every stage of my development, and to be able to continue to evolve in this environment is a real opportunity for me. These first two years with the professionals have taught me an enormous amount, both in sporting and human terms. I feel I'm reaching a milestone every season, and I'm really looking forward to continuing my progress with this group. I have great ambitions for the future and I'm convinced that we can achieve great things together.
"Jordan is a rider a very interesting profile, both in terms of the support he can provide to his teammates and his ability to attack and win races. He has built his entire career with the team and has come close to some great victories this season. He has a bright future ahead of him, and it was important for us that he continue the adventure with the team."
Sébastien Joly - Sports Strategy Director
Sander De Pestel
"An exciting sports project
"The team is moving in a very good direction and the project for the next few years is exciting, so it was a no-brainer for me to extend. Two years ago, the team gave me the opportunity to discover the highest level of professional cycling. I'm happy and grateful to be able to continue the adventure for another three years, and I'm extremely motivated by the idea of helping the team achieve its great ambitions."
Sébastien Joly - Sports Strategy Director
"Sander is the typical team rouleur. His presence is essential in leading the team block within the peloton with his wealth of experience and protecting the leaders. We are very happy that he will continue this work within the team."
Antoine L'Hôte
"Happy and proud to join the WorldTour team".
"Joining the WorldTour squad was an important goal for me, and I'm happy and proud to have achieved it. I'd like to thank the team for their confidence in me. Having been with the team since my junior days, I feel fully integrated and confident within the group. This new chapter will enable me to continue to progress, and I'm determined to give my all to contribute to the team's future success."
Sébastien Joly - Sports Strategy Director
"Antoine is one of the talented members of the development team. He has already competed in one-day races with the WorldTour team and won several races in the U23 category. His arrival in the WorldTour is therefore a natural progression. His excellent rouleur skills rouleur his ability to compete with the best in breakaways will be a huge asset to the team."
