Groupama-FDJ, Cofidis, AG2R-Citroën, TotalEnergies in France, Lotto-Soudal, Trek Segafredo abroad… Jason Tesson the promising sprinter from St Michel-Auber 93, winner four times this year, including four-day stages from Dunkirk and the Boucles de la Mayenne, was spoiled for choice.
The 24-year-old runner, who had to deliver newspapers and work in the factory for amateurs before signing professional with Auber in 2021, finally opted for the training of Jean-René Bernaudeau this summer.
TotalEnergies formalized its signing for two years this week.
“All the options were interesting,” says Tesson.
The FDJ offered me a place as sprinter number 2 behind Démare.
But TotalEnergies is the choice of the heart.
It's the team in my region
(he's from Maine-et-Loire)
, I'm there
know people and I always supported Jean-René's teams when I was younger.
I also appreciated that he came to my house and then for lunch in a restaurant.
He clearly explained my future role to me and that he was counting on me for the sprints on the French calendar.
I also hope to be able to compete in a Grand Tour, Paris Roubaix.
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💬 @jason_tesson gave his first interview to the Team where he talks about his choice, his ambitions and his affinities with his future teammates.
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At TotalEnergies, he will be able to rub shoulders with Peter Sagan.
“He is a gentleman.
He did a lot of good on the bike.
Sagan we either love him or we don't.
I am a huge fan of his style.
I can't wait to meet him, to be able to chat with him, for him to advise me on sprints.
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Before changing worlds, the former 2020 French amateur champion who now spends part of his time in the Paris region since his partner Océane Goergen, a runner in the women's team of St Michel-Auber 93, wants to treat his farewells.
“Stéphane Javalet trusted me by giving me my chance with the pros and my teammates were incredible.
I owe them everything.
In cycling, there are no leaders or sprinters without good teammates.
St Michel Auber is a family.
There is necessarily a twinge of heart to leave them.
That's why I want to make a success of my end of the season with them by offering them a great victory to thank them.
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