Edvald Boasson Hagen will proceed his skilled profession in 2024 after turning into the thirtieth and ultimate rider to be added to the Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale roster.
The Norwegian had spent the previous three seasons with TotalEnergies, however he struggled to discover a new contract earlier this winter, telling Eurosport that he was unwilling to race for the minimal wage provides he had obtained to that time.
Boasson Hagen linked up along with his new workforce in latest days at their coaching camp in Calpe, and Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale formally introduced his arrival on Monday. The 36-year-old is a part of a revamped roster that features fellow new signings Sam Bennett and Victor Lafay.
“It’s a really good alternative for the workforce,” stated workforce supervisor Vincent Lavenu in a press release. “Edvald has nice expertise and quite a lot of victories. I’ve been following him since he was an novice.
“His mission may be very clear: he’s coming to bolster the Classics group. His expertise shall be invaluable on the subject of positioning our leaders, and within the bunch sprints, he’ll have the ability to type a part of Sam Bennett’s practice within the ultimate kilometres.”
Boasson Hagen has clocked up 81 victories throughout an expert profession that has seen him race for Highroad, Sky, Dimension Knowledge and TotalEnergies. His highlights embrace Gent-Wevelgem victory in 2009 and three Tour de France levels, although he has not received a race since he claimed the opening stage of the 2019 Critérium du Dauphiné.
“I’m very glad to have had the chance to affix Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale,” Boasson Hagen stated. “It’s a really strong workforce and one which kinds a part of the historical past of biking. I joined up with the group two days in the past in the course of the second coaching camp in Spain.
“I’m coming to bolster the Spring Classics group and assist the workforce get the absolute best outcomes. I additionally need to move on my expertise to the youngest riders and take one final skilled victory.”
