After revealing last month that he’s not rushing to sign any contract on the table, Seixas seems to be assessing his options as he declared that he’s giving himself time.
“I’m on vacation right now. If I start discussing contracts here, I think I’ll go crazy,” Siexas told L’Equipe in an interview in Singapore.
“I’ve taken this time to rest, and I figure that if I don’t think about it for now, things might be clearer when I do think about it again. We’ll see what I think about it in the future. But for now, I’m giving myself time.”
Paul Seixas
“I sometimes find it a bit pointless”
Although Seixas is complimented by the storm of speculation surrounding his future, he does see the attention as ‘pointless’, noting that there’s no certainty about whether he’ll stay at Decathlon or go elsewhere.
“I think it’s part of the sport. It’s normal that people talk about what’s next, it’s good, because it means that people are interested in me and want to know where I’m going. Personally, though, I sometimes find it a bit pointless. Will I stay? Won’t I stay? Right now, there’s no certainty.
“Sometimes I come across articles, things on social media, and it makes me laugh a little because there are things I only learn about online.”
What will it take to tempt Seixas to commit his long-term future to a team? The Frenchman is all about the chemistry and vibe of wherever he lands as he bis to challenge for the Tour de France.
Paul Seixas reveals what he wants for the future
“I don’t know… They could offer me the moon. It’s a very difficult question for me.
“I’m looking for a feeling, a connection. I want to really feel in sync with this team, with people I like. I think that’s the most important thing, ultimately.”
When the 20-year-old will make that decision remains uncertain. But he has declared that he’ll get back to official business in late November as he begins his pre-season training proper.
“The real restart will be on November 20th, a few days after Saitama [November 15th], which gives me time to rest a bit and readjust. And then it’s back to it.
“I feel in very good condition, I’m quite happy about that, both physically and mentally. It gives me confidence for the future. And that’s precisely why I’m not dwelling on my last season, because I’m confident about what lies ahead.”