Soudal - Quick-Step prospect
Paul Magnier continues to forge a very impressive reputation for himself in 2025. After finishing runner-up to
Mathieu van der Poel at
Le Samyn 2025, it's now five straight podium finishes for the 20-year-old Frenchman in his five completed race days this campaign.
Despite ultimately missing out on the win to Van der Poel in the finale, Magnier could an incredibly happy figure after the race. "It's a dream, because I'm one of Van der Poel's biggest fans," reflects the Soudal - Quick-Step prodigy in his post-race interview, full of praise for
Alpecin-Deceuninck's former world champion. "I'm really happy with the result, because it's already a dream to be able to ride against him."