Arkéa-Samsic confirms another fast rider, Vincenzo Albanese joins on a one-year deal

One of the hottest prospects coming from the PRT ranks this season would be definitely 26-year old Vincenzo Albanese. Despite a delayed start to the season, Eolo-Kometa rider came into the racing with style, finishing in top 7 in 9 out of his first 15 appearances in 2023, finishing on podium several times while coming close to stage success at Giro d'Italia on multiple occasions.

"I am happy and very excited by the idea of joining the ARKEA-B&B HOTELS team. I want to win at one-day races, achieve good performances in the classics, and put myself at the service of the collective, of my leaders when I am asked to do so."

"I won a race in the Tour du Limousin, it was the last stage in Limoges, in 2022. I really like racing in France, and my dream would be to participate in the Tour de France, and if possible in 2024, since I am from Florence where the Grande Départ will take place next year. It would be extraordinary for me to race the Tour de France on my training roads."

"I do not speak French yet, but for a perfect integration within the team, I have started to learn your language in order to be able to exchange within the team from the start of the 2024 season."