Christen had already ridden for the 'Pogi Team' and trained with UAE this winter. A move looked likely, he signed for Hagens Bermans Axeon but most likely a transfer that already came attached to his move to the team of Tadej Pogacar. Christen makes a move with immediate effect and features a contract all the way into 2028, an incredibly long duration alongside Juan Ayuso who followed a similar path into the team.
"Jan is a rider we’ve been following and working with for some time now and we are very pleased to give him the opportunity to step-up and show what he can do," team principal Mauro Gianetti said. "He is a very young rider who we hope can continue to grow and develop both as a cyclist and as a person in our team.”
“I’m very happy to make this step in my career and I’m thankful for the trust that Mauro, Matxin and UAE Team Emirates have shown in me," Christen issued. "I’m joining one of the biggest and best teams and I’m very excited for the years ahead but also so thankful to
Hagens Berman Axeon for the valuable experience these months and for the opportunities they gave me. The first aim now is to learn and grow as much as possible and find my feet in the pro peloton and score soon my first pro win. It’s a dream become reality and I can’t wait to get started.”