This season, he’s already had a taste of a few professional races- Matys Grisel has lined up at Danilith Nokere Koerse, Tro Bro Léon, and the 4 Jours de Dunkerque- and next year he’ll become a full-fledged pro. Grisel has signed with the Lotto Cycling Team through 2028. The Frenchman finished third at Brussels-Opwijk this season, won the overall classification at the Tour de Namur last year, claimed a stage win at the Tour de Bretagne, and came second in the U23 edition of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2024.
Matys Grisel: “I’m incredibly happy to stay with Lotto for the next three years. After two years with the development team, this opportunity is a real sign of trust in me. A Belgian team, to me, stands for a classics team, and that’s exactly the type of rider I am. So you could say Lotto suits me perfectly. I dream of Paris-Roubaix, I love cobblestones, but my first year as a pro will mainly be about learning a lot in various races. I already can’t wait to start my first full professional season. I’ve already done a few races with the pros, and the atmosphere is really great.”
Stéphane Heulot, CEO of Lotto Cycling Team: “Matys Grisel has already become a key part of our team in just two years. Last season, he showed impressive results, including a win and three podium finishes at the Tour de Namur and a stage win at the Tour de Bretagne. Matys has already proven that he can hold his own in the pro peloton. He recently finished fifth in the second stage of the 4 Jours de Dunkerque. Of course, he still has a lot to learn and experience to gain, but he’ll definitely get that chance with us.”
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