“I hope that it will revive me" - Bruno Armirail excited for fresh start at Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team
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After having been a Groupama - FDJ stalwart for many years, Bruno Armirail will switch to rival French-based, Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team in 2024.
Speaking to Cyclism'Actu, the 29-year-old, who wore the Maglia Rosa at the Giro d'Italia earlier this year for a few days before finally finishing 16th overall, Armirail revealed his excitement at being allowed a fresh start at a new team.
“I hope that it will revive me, that it will give me new objectives and that I will have another role," assesses the former French national time-trial champion. "The big objectives in 2024? Participate in the Olympic Games, do the Tour de France and be French champion against-the-clock."
With new sponsors Decathlon having joined the team, AG2R have had significant investment this transfer window. Alongside Armirail, the likes of Victor Lafay, Sam Bennett and Dries De Bondt will also link up with the team in 2024.
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