The Jumbo-Visma team put an end to rumors and suspense by confirming this Wednesday the extension of Christophe Laporte’s contract until the end of the 2026 season, i.e. three additional years.
It was in the pipes for several weeks, it is now official. While the AG2R-Citroën team was on the offensive to try to repatriate him, Christophe Laporte has indeed decided to remain faithful to the Jumbo-Visma formation for the years to come. Arrived alongside Wout Van Aert or even Primoz Roglic at the start of the 2022 season with a two-year contract after having spent his entire professional career in the ranks of the Cofidis team, the native of La Seyne-sur-Mer has made more than convincing its leaders. Indeed, the vice-world champion notably won a stage of Paris-Nice then the Tour de France last year before winning at Ghent-Wevelgem and A Travers la Flandre this year. Results and a successful integration within the Jumbo-Visma collective which have been officially rewarded with a contract extension for three additional years, i.e. until 2026.
I want to keep dreaming, and winning together. ✨
𝘑𝘦 𝘷𝘦𝘶𝘹 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦𝘳 to 𝘳ê𝘷𝘦𝘳, 𝘦𝘵 to 𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘭𝘦.#Christophe2026 #RideYourDreams 💭 pic.twitter.com/GljENZb2Qn— Team Jumbo-Visma cycling (@JumboVismaRoad) May 17, 2023
Laporte: “If I stay here, I can reach my potential”
In a press release, Christophe Laporte justified his choice to continue the adventure by the fact that he felt good in the Dutch formation. ” This team works extremely professionally, but at the same time it is very family friendly, recalled the French runner. From the first day I arrived, there was a lot of confidence in the team. I thank everyone, the staff and the riders, for that. I’m still learning every day and I want to progress with the team. I know that if I stay here, I can reach my potential. “For his part, sports director Merijn Zeeman does not hide it, the arrival of Christophe Laporte “proved to be a success” for a rider who “acquired the status of leader” in 18 months. In the eyes of the Dutch leader, the 30-year-old rider “plays a crucial supporting role for Wout Van Aert on the classics and for the riders in the general classification on the Grand Tours” while having “still room to improve” . “ There was a lot of competition from other teams to sign him, conceded Merijn Zeeman. But Christophe consciously decided to stay longer because of who we are and the way we work. I take that as a huge compliment. »
