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Olav Kooij confirmed for Decathlon-CMA CGM as French team creates powerful sprint unit for 2026 and beyond

Olav Kooij Decathlon CMA CGM Cees Bol Daan Hoole Tobias Lund Andresen Robbe Ghys Tour de France Cyclingnews France
SOUTHWOLD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 02: Olav Kooij of Netherlands and Team Visma | Lease a Bike celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 21st Tour of Britain 2025, Stage 1 a 161.4km stage from Woodbridge to Southwold on September 02, 2025 in Southwold, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images).

Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale have confirmed the signing of Olav Kooij for 2026, with Daan Hoole, Robbe Ghys and Cees Bol signed to provide the Dutchman with a proven leadout train.

Kooij will leave Visma-Lease a Bike and has inked a three-year deal and is expected to finally make his Tour de France debut in 2026.

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