Valentin Paret-Peintre is joining Soudal Quick-Step until 2026. Photo: Cor VosThe Soudal Quick-Step team has made official the signing of Frenchman Valentin Paret-Peintre for the next two years. He will be one of Remco Evenepoel’s main teammates.
TRANSFER. Valentin Paret-Painter (23 years old) will wear the team colors Soudal Quick-Step in 2025. The young French climber particularly distinguished himself during the last Tour where he won the 10th stage. A formidable teammate in the mountains alongside Ben O’Connorin Italy or on the Tour of Spainthe team climber Decathlon AG2R The World caught the eye of Patrick Lefevere and of Remco Evenepoel. Valentin Paret-Painter will join the climbers’ pole alongside the double Olympic champion but will also have his card in certain stage races.
Valentin Paret-Peintre signs two years with Soudal Quick-Step
“I am very happy to join the team for the next two years, said Valentin Paret-Painter in a team statement Soudal Quick-Step. I have always admired this team and have seen them make history at some of the biggest races in the world. I remember Tom Boonen winning Paris-Roubaix many times in this jersey or Philippe Gilbert taking those memorable victories at Roubaix and Le Ronde. It is a legendary team with a lot of history and tradition and I am proud to be part of it over the next two seasons.”
The young French climber added: “My goal is to continue to progress and gain experience in stage races, especially with someone like Mikel Landa. I am also ready to help whenever I am needed on the climbs. I would like to be one of the best mountain riders on my team in a race like the Tour de France, which I would like to discover, but I am also aiming for a top 10 in one-week stage races.”
Patrick LefevereCEO of Soudal Quick-Stepsaid: “We have been following Valentin Paret-Peintre for some time and have been impressed by his work ethic, continuous improvement and results, such as his spectacular stage win at the Giro. We are pleased that he has decided to join us. Valentin is a great addition to our climbing contingent and we are confident that he will fit in perfectly and grow within our team.”
