# Arnaud De Lie Signs Contract Extension with Lotto Soudal Until 2024
**Lotto Soudal has confirmed that rising cycling star Arnaud De Lie has extended his contract for another year, securing his place within the team until the end of 2024. The 20-year-old Walloon rider made a remarkable impression in his debut season as a professional, and will continue to represent the Belgian WorldTour team, which will be known as Lotto Dstny starting in 2023.**
De Lie transitioned to the professional ranks this year following just one season with Lotto Soudal’s Development Team. His success has been rapid, boasting an impressive six victories during his first half-year, which includes wins at the Trofeo Palma, GP Jean-Pierre Monseré, Volta Limburg Classic, GP Marcel Kint, Heistse Pijl, and Ronde van Limburg.
“What Arnaud has shown this year – as a neo-pro – has been impressive,” stated **John Lelangue**, CEO of Lotto Soudal. “We knew he had talent because he came through our own Development Team. But that he would win six times already in his first season is something we could never have predicted. We believe that he can develop himself into a rider that is able to compete for the victory in the biggest races. Riders like Arnaud De Lie are the future of this team. We trained him in our Development Team, and now we can score with him at pro level. We are very happy to have him on board for a year extra.”
From the outset, De Lie received significant support from his team, which he wholeheartedly acknowledges. “I feel very well in this team,” expressed **Arnaud De Lie**. “With all riders, staff, and sports directors, I feel at ease. The team has worked for me almost from the first race I did. If I had confidence in a good sprint, I got all the support. That mutual trust is the most important reason for me to extend.”
Looking ahead, De Lie aims to further expand his skill set over the next two years. “In this team, I get the opportunity to grow at a steady pace. This year I was able to win on .1 level. Next year I hope to compete in bigger races. Nokere Koerse, for example, I would like to win. But first I focus on the second half of the 2022 season. There are a lot of races yet to come where I would like to get results,” he added.
De Lie’s extension with Lotto Soudal signifies a strong commitment to nurturing talent within the cycling team, and fans are eager to witness what the future holds for this promising young rider.
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