Furthermore it was reported that
AG2R Citroën Team are looking to bolster their sprinting and Grand Tour ambitions with Ben O'Connor. Both Andrea Vendrame and Clément Venturini are under contract for 2023 but the team will be eyeing a sprinter capable of taking wins in the first division. As for the mountains the team look to supply Ben O'Connor with further support, and also eye more diversity throughout the season.
The French team has a high budget since the entry of Citroën has a title sponsor, however the Greg van Avermaet and Oliver Naesen duo have not been able to give the team the results it hoped.