The USA’s Matthew Riccitello will leave Israel-Premier Tech and race for Decathlon CMA CGM in 2026, boosting the French team’s international roster alongside Dutch sprinter Olav Kooij and French super talent Paul Seixas.
The 23-year-old American finished fifth at the Vuelta a España and won the best young rider classification as he continued to show his climbing and Grand Tour talents.
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They will join Felix Gall and French talents Léo Bisiaux and Seixas. Decathlon CMA CGM are hoping to win the Tour de France with Seixas in the years to come.
“I’m very excited to be joining Decathlon CMA CGM in 2026. I admire the team’s ambition and progress over the last few years. I want to continue to progress as a rider in stage races and Grand Tours,” Riccitello said in a statement by the French team.
“I’m convinced that this team will push me to reach my full potential. I’m motivated to make the most of this new chapter and confident that this is the right environment to continue to grow, both as a rider and as a person.”
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We’ve been interested in Matthew Riccitello’s profile for several seasons now,” Decathlon directeur sportif Sébastien Joly said.
“He’s an excellent climber, as he showed again at the Vuelta, where his consistency over three weeks enabled him to win a fine white jersey and fifth place overall.
“We think he has plenty of room for improvement. Matthew strengthens the group for stage races and general classifications, and is a real asset to the team. After strengthening our sprint pole, we’re now strengthening our mountain group.”