Serieys Confirms Late Summer Contract Talks Amid Historic Rival Bids
The 19-year-old French phenomenon Paul Seixas is the most coveted signature in the cycling transfer market. After becoming the first Frenchman in 19 years to secure a prestigious one-week WorldTour stage race victory, elite teams are reportedly preparing record-breaking financial packages to lure the young climbing specialist away from his current setup.
Rumors suggest that Pinarello Q36.5 is ready to offer Seixas the most lucrative contract in cycling history, while UAE Team Emirates and Netcompany-Ineos are also monitoring the situation. Despite the intense speculation, Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale remains calm about retaining their top talent before he makes his highly anticipated Tour de France debut.
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Speaking to RMC, team CEO Dominique Serieys clarified that formal contract discussions will take place between mid-August and mid-September. Serieys emphasized that the relationship remains peaceful, stating the delay was requested by Seixas himself to maintain focus during his racing schedule while management builds a competitive squad around him.
Seixas also dismissed bizarre political rumors suggesting French President Emmanuel Macron personally phoned him to influence his contract extension. The rider stated he had absolutely no contact with the president, preferring to focus entirely on his development and upcoming sporting objectives on the road.