“We prepare the transition to a new ambition”
“Team sponsor since 1997, the main sponsor since 2000 and unique shareholder in France Cycling since 2022, AG2R La Mondiale has played a decisive role in the definition of the identity of the team, its values and its development, enduring solidarity, performance and daring ambition for almost three decades. The partnership with Decathlon, initiated in 2024, relied on this inheritance and paved the way for a new growth phase. The change of owner will take effect at the end of the 2025 season, guaranteeing a smooth transition and fully anticipated“, can be read in the press release published this Monday morning.
Team boss Decathlon Ag2r La Mondiale Since July 2023, Dominique Serieys expressed himself on this change of course in the press release of his team: “It is a new chapter that is part of the history of France Cycling. During the last 18 months, we have built a solid and constructive relationship with Decathlon, based on common values and objectives. The longtime support of AG2R La Mondia has deeply shaped the identity of the team and this heritage remains central while we prepare the transition to a new ambition. Our goal is to enter the top 5 then the world top 3 and win the Tour de France by 2030“proclaims the French leader.
The arrival of Decathlon In 2023 has already made a new course to the team, but it does not intend to stop there. With a budget of 28 million euros currently, French training wants to spend 40 million euros in 2026, but is however aware that it “will not arrive alone”. This is why we activate behind the scenes on the arrival of a new partner at the end of the season, and this file would already be “very advanced“, his name can even be communicated before the end of Tour de France. The ambition is therefore to integrate the world top 5 in the coming 5s in the coming years and to triumph over the biggest races on the calendar such as Paris-Roubaix and especially the Tour de France. In the wake of his nugget Paul Seixasan XXL recruitment is preparing for next year, with the announced arrivals of Olav Kooij or Tiesj Benoot. The creation of a female team was also confirmed for 2027.
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Decathlon and AG2R La Mondiale announce the change in shareholding France Cycling, the legal structure of the Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale team. Thus, from the end of the 2025 season, Decathlon will become the only owner, succeeding AG2R La Mondiale.
Team sponsor since 1997, the main sponsor since 2000 and unique shareholder in France Cycling since 2022, AG2R La Mondiale has played a decisive role in the definition of the identity of the team, its values and its development, enduring solidarity, performance and daring ambition for almost three decades. The partnership with Decathlon, initiated in 2024, relied on this inheritance and paved the way for a new growth phase. The change of owner will take effect at the end of the 2025 season, guaranteeing a smooth and fully anticipated transition.
Céline Del Genes, Chief Customer Officer, DECATHLON :
« Cycling holds, and has always played a central role in the history of Decathlon. This change is more than structural; It reflects our long -term strategic will to deepen our involvement in this sport at the highest level. Together, with the team, we want to build the future of cycling. We are proud of the route shared with AG2R La Mondiale and we thank them for their dedication and their commitment to the team in the past 28 years. A new chapter opens now, animated by a resolute ambition to win, and we are impatient to write it with the team. »
Over the past two years, Decathlon and AG2R La Mondiale have co-constructed an ambitious and structuring project, based on common values and a requirement for sports integrity.
Fabrice Heyriès, Managing Director of AG2R La Mondiale :
« It is with great emotion, shared by all the administrators and collaborators of AG2R La Mondiale, that we transmit the reins of the cycling team in Decathlon. After almost 30 years of course together, we could not have hoped for the best partner to continue the inheritance of the team and bring it to new heights. Over the past two years, we have been able to measure Decathlon’s commitment, their expertise and their ability to be more than a sponsor for the team. Like us, they vibrate with passion with each race while seeking always more performance to obtain the big victories of tomorrow. We are very proud of the contribution of our group as a historical partner of the team and send our lively and warm thanks to all the runners, staff members and partners, who contributed to the remarkable successes that we obtained together during this period. AG2R La Mondiale remains a partner of the team until December 2025 and we are pleased to know that the end of this formidable adventure for AG2R La Mondiale opens a new story for the team with Decathlon. »
This announcement marks the beginning of a transition phase which will extend until the end of 2025. The two partners work in close collaboration in order to guarantee an effective transition ensuring continuity in terms of management, support for runners, staff and sports objectives, which constitute a common priority. With already 16 wins and 46 podiums to its credit for the 2025 season, the team continues on its momentum with Constance and Ambition. Cycling remains a flagship sport for Decathlon and the team will continue to be a high performance, innovation and inspiration engine, notably thanks to its association with Van Rysel.
Dominique Serieys, Director General of France Cycling :
« It is a new chapter that is part of the history of France Cycling. Over the past 18 months, we have built a solid and constructive relationship with Decathlon, based on common values and objectives. AG2R La Mondiale's long -standing support has deeply shaped the identity of the team and this inheritance remains central while we prepare the transition to a new ambition. »
This passage of relays opens a new chapter for the team. As part of his strategic vision, Decathlon is already preparing the next step, with strong ambitions for 2026 and beyond. The objective is clear: to continue to consolidate the organization of the team and aim for sport excellence, with the aim of integrating the top 3 of the UCI world ranking by 2028.
