Edvald Boasson Hagen seems to have secured a spot in the WorldTour circuit for the upcoming season. The Norwegian cyclist, known for his significant strength, has been given permission to leave TotalEnergies and is now on the verge of signing a contract with the French team Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale, as reported by journalist Jarle Fredagsvik on Landevei.no.
It’s a challenging moment in Boasson Hagen’s career. Initially, it seemed he had two options. Uno-X Mobility, Norway’s ProTour team, appeared to be a logical choice, but there was no room for him there. Both INEOS Grenadiers and DSM-Firmenich PostNL showed interest and initiated talks with the three-time Tour de France stage winner. However, negotiations with both teams ultimately did not progress.
Now, it seems that the solution may come from the French scene. Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale is also reportedly interested in the services of the Norwegian cyclist. While no contract has been signed yet, there are rumors that it won’t be long. This indicates that Boasson Hagen is heading into his seventeenth season as a professional cyclist.