The fears ofEmmanuel Hubert were confirmed. In fact, the general training manager Arkéa-B&B Hotels expressed a few days ago his apprehension at seeing some of his riders leave before the end of their contract… and this is what is happening for Clement Champoussin ! While the 26-year-old Frenchman was still linked to the Breton team, he will join the team in 2025 Astana Kazakhstan. In great uncertainty about its future, both in terms of sport and sponsorship, Arkéa-B&B Hotels therefore let one of its best runners slip away.
Video – Clément Champoussin, winner of the Tour of Tuscany
Alexandre Vinokourov: “I would like to thank the management of Arkéa-B&B Hotels…”
Winner of Tuscany Tour2nd in theArctic Race of Norway2nd in Grand Prix de Getxo…in 2024, Clement Champoussin will therefore embark on a new adventure at Astana Kazakhstan. A first abroad for him, after going through AG2R et Arkéa-B&B Hotelswho on this occasion will become the first Frenchman to race for the teamAlexandre Vinokourov Since Rémy Di Grégorio in 2011. “I am delighted to join the Astana Qazaqstan Team, a project that has always inspired me, not only because of its rich history, but also because of its clear ambition to succeed”he declared. “The team has a strong reputation for competing at the highest level, and the project’s goals align perfectly with mine. I am confident that the fantastic atmosphere the team is known for will allow me to continue to develop as a professional rider, which, in turn, will help the team achieve future success. I look forward to starting this new adventure and chapter of my career.”
“With the arrival of Clément, our team will have its first French rider in a long time”continued Alexander Vinokourov. “First of all, I would like to thank the management of Arkéa-B&B Hotels for their open and professional approach during the negotiations of this transfer. We are happy that Clément has the opportunity to join our team, as a rider of his specialization, with an attacking style and a powerful uphill sprint, will be an important reinforcement for us in one-day races. Of course, Clément also has great potential in the Grand Tours, where he can compete on a large scale. variety of stages. Champoussin had a very strong 2024 season, and we expect him to be able to further develop within our team. He will certainly have the opportunity to do so.
