Sam Bennett poised for AG2R Citroën Team move

The cycling world is about to witness a move, as Sam Bennett, the talented Irish sprinter, looks set to join French team AG2R Citroën. According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, negotiations between the cyclist and the team are at an advanced stage, with only a few details left to close the deal.

At 32 years old, Bennett has proven to be an exceptional cyclist with remarkable achievements in his career. A double stage winner in the prestigious Tour de France and wearer of the green jersey in the Grande Boucle in 2020, the Irishman is known for his impressive speed and finishing sprint skills. His power in the sprint finishes has taken him to the top of the cycling world and makes him a valuable signing for any team looking to strengthen its squad.

Despite his undeniable talent, 2023 - as was 2022 - has been a bit of a disappointing year for Bennett. He has only managed to pick up three wins in minor events, such as the Vuelta a San Juan and the Sibiu Tour. His performance contrasts with the high expectations many had for him at the start of the season. Furthermore, to his surprise and that of many fans, he was not selected by the Bora-Hansgrohe team to participate in the last Tour de France. Instead, the opportunity was given to Belgian Jordi Meeus, who took the glory in the final stage on the Champs Elysees.

A change of team could be the boost Sam Bennett needs to get back to his best and prove his worth as one of the world's best sprinters. By joining AG2R Citroën, led by the experienced Vincent Lavenu, Bennett will find a new environment and teammates that could boost his performance in the upcoming races - most likely using the budget the team has had for Greg van Avermaet who will retire at the end of the season.

However, questions remain as to how Bennett will adapt to his new team and what kind of strategy he will employ in the colors of AG2R Citroën. Throughout his career, he has shown a great ability to take advantage of well-organized team trains in sprints, which has led to numerous victories.