After Jonathan Vervenne (Soudal Quick-Step Devo) et Jasper Stuyven (Lidl-Trek), it's the turn ofEdward Planckaert to strengthen the Belgian contingent within the Soudal Quick-Step ! Professional past in 2017, the 30 -year -old rider has evolved for four years at Sport Vlaanderen – Baloise before joining Alpecin-DECEUNINCKof which he has worn the jersey over the past five years. The native of Courtrai will therefore change air from 2026 but will remain in WorldTour and Belgium within the Wolfpackwith whom he signed a three -year contract until the end of 2028. If he mainly took on the role of model teammate for his leaders in stages, classics and massive sprints, Edward Planckaert also knew his glory day in 2021, when he won the 1st stage of Tour de Burgoshis only career success to date.
Video – Planckaert helped MVDP win his 3rd Paris -Roubaix in 2025
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“Proud Flandrien, I am ready to give everything to help my leaders”
“I started cycling at the age of eight, dreaming of joining a team like Sudal Quick-Step. I am incredibly happy that this dream finally becomes reality next year. I have always admired the fighting spirit of Wolfpack and their passion for the race. Joining this team from 2026 is therefore something really special. Proud Flandrien, I am ready to give everything to help my leaders and the team to win as many victories as possible“said the one whose favorite races are Paris-Roubaix et The return (3 participations each)
“While we continue to strengthen our team for next season, we call on Edward, a runner capable of shining in many races and situations. He has shown what he had been capable of since his arrival on the World Tour, which confirms us in the idea that his support and experience of classics, big towers and arrivals on the dish, will be able to help us at the most crucial time“Explained Jürgen ForéPDG de Soudal Quick-Step.
