DECATHLON AG2R La Mondiale Ownership to transition ahead of the 2026 Season
Lille, July 7th, 2025 – DECATHLON and AG2R LA MONDIALE announce a change in the shareholding structure of France Cyclisme, the legal entity of the DECATHLON AG2R LA MONDIALE team. From the end of the 2025 season, DECATHLON will become the sole owner of the team, succeeding AG2R LA MONDIALE.
A legacy of shared values and performance
As the Team’s sponsor since 1997, its main sponsor since 2000, and its sole owner since 2022, AG2R LA MONDIALE has played a defining role in shaping the team’s identity, values, and development, championing solidarity, performance, and bold ambition for nearly three decades. The co-naming partnership with DECATHLON, launched in 2024, has built on this legacy and paved the way for a new phase of growth. The change in ownership will take effect at the end of the 2025 season, ensuring a smooth and fully anticipated handover.
Céline Del Genes, Global Chief Customer Officer, Decathlon
“Cycling is, and always has been, core to Decathlon. This change is more than structural; it reflects our long-term strategic intention to deepen our involvement in the sport at the highest level. We want to shape the future of the sport, not just sponsor its present. We are proud of the journey shared with AG2R LA MONDIALE, and thank them for their dedication and commitment to the team for the past 28 years. A new chapter is now opening, fueled by a bold ambition to win and we can’t wait to write it together with the team.”
Over the past two years, DECATHLON and AG2R LA MONDIALE have co-built a strong and forward-looking project, one grounded in shared values, and a commitment to athlete development and sporting integrity.
Fabrice Heyriès, Managing Director, AG2R LA MONDIALE
“It is with profound emotion, shared by all AG2R LA MONDIALE’s employees and members of the board, that we transfer the ownership of our cycling team to DECATHLON. After a shared journey of nearly 30 years, we could not have hoped for a better partner to carry forward the Team’s legacy and to bring it towards new heights. Over the past two years, we have been able to gauge DECATHLON’s commitment, expertise and ability to be more than just a sponsor for the Team. Like us, they passionately cheer at each race while tirelessly striving for greater performance to achieve tomorrow’s victories. We take great pride in our Group’s contribution as the Team’s longstanding partner and extend heartfelt and sincere gratitude to all the riders, staff and partners who have contributed to the many outstanding successes during this tenure. AG2R LA MONDIALE remains the Team’s partner until December 2025. Until then, we are delighted to know that the end of this extraordinary journey for AG2R LA MONDIALE opens an exciting new chapter for the Team.”
A new chapter guided by a long-term vision
Moving forward, this decision marks the beginning of a transition phase that will unfold through the end of 2025. Both partners are working closely together to ensure that the Team can move seamlessly into its next chapter with continuity across leadership, rider support, staffing, and sporting objectives as a shared priority.
With 16 victories and 46 podium finishes already in the 2025 season, the team continues to build on its momentum with consistency and ambition. Cycling remains a core sport for Decathlon, and the team will continue to serve as a driving force for high performance, innovation, and inspiration, notably through its association with Van Rysel.
Dominique Serieys, CEO, France Cyclisme
“This is a new chapter in France Cyclisme’s history. Over the past 18 months, we’ve built a strong and constructive relationship with DECATHLON, grounded in shared values and common goals. AG2R LA MONDIALE’s long-standing support has profoundly shaped the team’s identity, and that legacy remains central as we prepare the transition toward a new ambition.”
This announcement marks a new chapter for the team. As part of its strategic vision, Decathlon is already preparing for the next stage of the Team’s development, with strong ambitions set for 2026 and beyond. The objective is clear: to continue growing both in depth and performance, with the goal of entering the UCI World Ranking Top 3 by 2028.
About Decathlon
A global multi-specialist sports brand catering for everyone from beginners to top athletes, Decathlon is an innovative manufacturer of sporting goods for all skill levels. With over 101,100 teammates and 1,817 stores worldwide, Decathlon and its teams have been working ever since 1976 to fulfil an ongoing ambition: Move people through the wonders of sport, to help them be healthier and happier in a sustainable future.
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About AG2R LA MONDIALE
A specialist in social protection and wealth management in France, AG2R LA MONDIALE insures individuals, companies and industries, to protect health, secure assets and income, guard against life's accidents and prepare for retirement. The Group has over 15 million policyholders and supports 500,000 companies on a daily basis. With nearly 15,000 employees, AG2R LA MONDIALE is present throughout France and its overseas territories. With a governance structure based on parity and mutualism, the Group cultivates a unique social protection model that closely combines profitability, solidarity and performance. Through its social action programs AG2R Agirc-Arrco and AG2R Prévoyance, and more generally through its commitment to society, AG2R LA MONDIALE works on a daily basis to promote ageing well, in line with the needs of individuals and regions.
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Media Contacts
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DECATHLON AG2R LA MONDIALE
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