After Rayan Boulahoiteit’s the turn of Nicola Marcerou to take the leap Vendée U to the Team TotalEnergies. After four years spent within his development team, the French Nicola Marcerou joins the structure of Jean-René Bernaudeau until 2026. The 22-year-old runner notably participated, as a trainee, in 10 races this season with the Team TotalEnergiesdont Binche – Chimay – Binchethe Leuven Tower and, as of the most recent date, the Taihu Lake Tour. The Gardois is the eighth and final recruit of the Vendée team for the next year. The 22-year-old puncher shares his joy in his team’s press release
Video – Bernaudeau at the microphone of Cyclism’Actu at the end of the 2024 Tour
“My move to the pros? A real relief”
“I was informed of my move to the pros when I returned from China with the team, it was a real relief. I am so proud to be able to join Team TotalEnergies and to reunite with former colleagues from Vendée U, starting with Rayan [Boulahoite]then Baptiste [Vadic]Lucas [Boniface] and many others. I will also join runners who have taught me a lot during the races I have been competing in in recent weeks with the Team. Honestly, I didn’t necessarily believe it; I was preparing to return for a season in Vendée U. Then I had an interview with Benoit [Genauzeau] who explained to me that I had the confidence of the team to move on to the professionals. I will give everything for Team TotalEnergies, as I have always done among amateurs,” concludes the final reinforcement of the Vendée team.
