French newspaper Le Télégramme reports that after 25 seasons in professional cycling, insurance company AG2R La Mondiale plans to end its sponsorship deal with the eponymous French WorldTour team at the end of this year.
The team, whose official name is Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team, declined to comment.
AG2R is one of cycling's longest-standing sponsors, having started by joining the Casino team in 1998. They became the main sponsor of one of France's most prominent WorldTour teams in 2000, a role they held until 2024, when sportswear manufacturer and retailer Decathlon became the title sponsor.
Estonian riders who have ridden for the Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team include Jaan Kirsipuu, Lauri Aus, Innar Mändoja, Rene Mandri, Erki Pütsep and Tanel Kangert. Well-known riders such as Romain Bardet and Jean-Christophe Péraud have brought the team podium finishes in the Tour de France over the years. Also worth noting is Ben O'Connor's 4th place in the 2021 Tour de France and 2nd place in the 2025 Vuelta a España.
According to Le Télégramme, cosmetics company L'Oréal will become a second sponsor from next year. When Decathlon joined the team, it was announced that the company would become a co-title sponsor until at least 2028, and the team would continue to use Van Rysel wheels.
According to unofficial information, the team has already signed contracts with sprinter Olav Kooij and universal rider Tiesj Benoot from the Visma-Lease a Bike team for 2026. In addition, one of France's most prominent young talents, Paul Seixas, and Austrian mountaineer Felix Gall will remain with the team until at least 2026.
According to Le Télégramme, Matthew Riccitello (Israel-Premier Tech) will also join the team in 2026.
