Riccitello signs with Decathlon AG2R through 2028
Fresh off a breakout ride at the Vuelta a España, where he finished fifth overall and won the best young rider’s jersey, Matthew Riccitello has signed a long-term deal with Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale. The 22-year-old American will join the French WorldTour squad in 2026 on a contract running through 2028, moving from Israel-Premier Tech.
Riccitello has quickly marked himself as one of the sport’s most promising GC prospects, and his arrival adds depth alongside team leader Felix Gall as Decathlon AG2R reshape their stage racing ambitions following Ben O’Connor’s departure.
“I’m really excited to join DECATHLON CMA CGM in 2026,” Riccitello said in the announcement. “I admire the team’s ambition and progression in the last few years. I’m looking to continue progressing as a rider in stage races and grand tours, and I believe this team will push me to reach my potential. I’m motivated to make the most of this new chapter and confident this is the right environment for me to keep growing as both a rider and a person.”
