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Stephen Farrand

Matthew Riccitello leaves Israel-Premier Tech to continue Grand Tour career at Decathlon CMA CGM

Team Israel Premier Tech 's US rider Matthew Riccitello crosses the finish line during the 14th stage of the Vuelta a Espana cycling tour, a 135 km race between Aviles and La Farrapona in Somiedo, on September 6, 2025. Cycling team Israel-Premier Tech removed their name from their kit at the Vuelta a Espana today after pro-Palestine protests aimed at them during the race. (Photo by Miguel RIOPA / AFP).

The USA's Matthew Riccitello will leave Israel-Premier Tech and race for Decathlon CMA CGM in 2026, boosting the French team's international roster alongside Dutch sprinter Olav Kooij and French super talent Paul Seixas.

The 23-year-old American finished fifth at the Vuelta a España and won the best young rider classification as he continued to show his climbing and Grand Tour talents.

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