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Visma Confirms Interest in Rising French Cyclist Paul Seixas

The admission signals a likely multi-team transfer fight for the 19-year-old that is expected to be settled after the Tour de France.

Overview

  • Visma manager Richard Plugge publicly said his team wants the young rider but will respect his existing contract and is not conducting concrete negotiations now.
  • Seixas is under contract with Decathlon CMA CGM through the end of 2027, which teams and his current employer say must be honored.
  • Decathlon CMA CGM has postponed formal talks until after the Tour and says it is prepared to invest in keeping him by strengthening the roster.
  • Other top WorldTour squads, including UAE, Pinarello Q36.5, Red Bull-Bora and Ineos, have already expressed interest in signing the rider.
  • Seixas, who won the 2025 Tour de l'Avenir and is currently sixth on his first Tour de France, has seen his market value rise and could prompt post-Tour recruitment moves and contract battles.