While his departure from Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale was announced a few days ago, Stéphane Goubert also called in the community and for close friends, Goubyhas already found a team… in the presence of the Groupama-FDJ. After 19 years in the training of Vincent Lavenuincluding 13 as sports director, the native of Montpellier will therefore embark on a new adventure. At 54 years old, he will bring all his knowledge to the team of Marc Madiotwhich already has a group of experienced sports directors.
Video – Stéphane Goubert, at the microphone of Cyclism'Actu, in 2022
“An honor to be able to play in one of the best teams in the WorldTour”
“I am excited to join the Groupama-FDJ Cycling Team as Sports Director. It is an honor to be able to evolve in one of the best teams in the WorldTour and to work with exceptional talents. I look forward to actively contributing to reach new heights and inspiring victories.”said Goubertwho notably officiated on the Tour of Italy et The Return in 2024 at Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale with the 4th and 3rd places of Ben O’Connor to the key.
A few days ago Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale announced…
A page turns at Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale. After the dismissal of Vincent Lavenuit's the turn of Stéphane Goubert to leave the ship. Sports director since 2012 within the Savoyard team, the Montpellier resident chose not to extend the adventure a few weeks before the start of the 2025 season. It was the team which made this known via its social networks. He is a new historic figure in the team who is looking towards a new horizon, having spent 19 seasons withAG2R At the WorldsThen Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale as a runner and sports director.
Passed by Haste, Skin or even Jean Delatour, Stéphane Goubert had joined the training of Vincent Lavenu in 2004 and ended his career there with great performances on the Ain Tower or on the Tour de France. And after retiring from sports in 2009, he naturally continued the adventure with the Savoyard team from 2012 with this role of sports director. “After spending 6 seasons as a rider then 13 as a sports director within our team, we sincerely thank you for all your commitment and professionalism over all these years” wrote the team on its social networks. “We wish you the best for the future.”
