The Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 merger is finally drawing to a conclusion as riders \u2013 largely from Intermarch\u00e9-Wanty \u2013 are finding employment elsewhere for next season.<\/p>\n
Several of the Belgian team’s riders, including Louis Meintjes, Adrien Petit, and Simone Petilli, are retiring at the end of the season, while Laurenz Rex<\/a> is on his way to Soudal-QuickStep.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Several other riders have recently confirmed their futures, too. Last week, Uno-X Mobility announced that Danish racer Alexander Kamp<\/a> would be joining for the 2026 season.<\/p>\n You may like<\/p>\n “I think Uno-X Mobility is a fantastic team \u2013 a team that has really taken a step up and is now established at the top level, while still holding onto its Nordic identity,” the former Danish road champion said.<\/p>\n “To join a Danish-Norwegian team is something I’m really looking forward to being part of.”<\/p>\n On Monday, Cofidis, who are set to drop out of the WorldTour for 2026, announced the arrival of French rider Hugo Page<\/a> on a three-year deal.<\/p>\n The 24-year-old was a key part of Biniam Girmay’s support squad at Intermarch\u00e9-Wanty, though he’s keen to take on more leadership responsibilities at his new team.<\/p>\n “I’m very happy to join Cofidis, a team with a long and rich history. It feels great to come back to France. It’s always more special to race in the jersey of a French team,” he said.<\/p>\n “I want to take on more responsibilities. My goal is to win again as soon as possible! I enjoy the Classics and stage races, and I want to perform at my best in them. I would like to thank Intermarch\u00e9-Wanty for helping me take the next step, especially by supporting Biniam Girmay.<\/p>\n “I immediately felt a strong connection and good chemistry with Rapha\u00ebl Jeune. We are truly aligned, and I’m confident my integration into the team will go smoothly.”<\/p>\n You may like<\/p>\n Elsewhere, Gerben Thijssen<\/a> looks set to be the next rider to move on. The 27-year-old Belgian is under contract with his current team to the end of 2027, but Intermarch\u00e9-Wanty riders are free to leave given the merger, with Lotto taking over the licence.<\/p>\n Thijssen, a good sprinter who also works well in the spring Classics, is set to join Alpecin-Deceuninck next season, with WielerFlits<\/a> reporting the move as “all but complete” with the Belgian “on the verge of signing.”<\/p>\n It remains to be seen how many Intermarch\u00e9-Wanty riders will move over to the newly merged team, with Lotto currently having 18 riders under contract for 2026 or beyond.<\/p>\n