We know the name of the first runner recruited by the Cofidis For this 2025/2026 transfer window! The northern formation went to draw in the workforce of the Lidl-Trek to sign Alex Kirschwith a three -year contract. Evolving since 2019 in the American structure, thehe 33 -year -old Luxembourgers embarks on a new challenge after imposing himself over the years as an essential teammate and a real lieutenant, especially in the coast of Mads Pedersen et Jasper Stuyven on the classics and in the sprints. The double champion of Luxembourg in 2023 (his only two victories with the pros to date) will undoubtedly be a weight reinforcement with his experience of the Flandrian (5 Paris-Roubaix and 5 Tour of Flanders on the clock), on which he should have a little more freedom. He will also be able to be very precious to help Milan Fretin And the other sprinters for massive arrivals.
Video – First recruit of the transfer window for Cédric Vasseur and Cofidis
“Bring my experience to help Cofidis continue to grow”
Alex Kirsch :
“It is with great pleasure that I join the Cofidis team from next year. There are several reasons that explain my choices. Already, I am very happy to be able to be one of Milan's pilot fish (Fretin), to be able to use my experience to place it well and allow us to be efficient in the final sprints. In addition, I know that I will have a little more freedom on the Flander classics which are races that are close to my heart.
I am a very enduring runner, a punker and I always try to think in the race to find out what can have a positive impact for the team. Within Lidl-Trek, we gradually grew up with runners like Mads Pedersen, Jasper Stuyven and I. I think I can bring my experience to help Cofidis continue to grow. I am very happy to find Thierry Marichal who helped me a lot at the start of my career. I also want to thank the whole Lidl-Trek team for all their years in their colors.”
Cédric Vasseur, general manager :
“I am very happy to welcome Alex Kirsch to the Cofidis team. He is an experienced runner who will make the team grow thanks to his sporting and human qualities. Alex knows the work of Lead Out perfectly. It has evolved at the highest level in recent years and has served the interests of runners like Mads Pedersen. With its arrival, we will strongly strengthen our group of sprinters and classics runners. I am convinced that the association with Milan Fretin will be a winner and that we will be better armed to fight in front of other Sprinters training. In addition I am also convinced that he will be able to seize his luck on the Flander classics, he who has always put himself at the service of his leaders. At Cofidis, he will have the freedom to shine.”
