"It's a real pride and joy to join the AG2R CITROËN team. I couldn't see myself turning professional in another team. After having made my debut with AG2R CITROËN U19 and AG2R CITROËN U23, it was logical for me to continue on the same path. Over the years, I have found a second family with the friends from the training center that I will meet again in the team like Bastien Tronchon. I can't wait for us to race together as professionals. There will be a real emotion to find both of us in the peloton. I'm not going to join a team I don't know because I've also been a part-time mechanic in the race department at La Motte-Servolex for the past three years thanks to my dual sport and training background. It's going to be special to be on the other side of the fence. Before August^1st, I want to add to my record of achievements in the amateur ranks. I've targeted several class 2 events and of course the Grand Prix de Cours-la-Ville, at home, which will also be my last event in the AG2R CITROËN U23 colors. Then, my ambitions will be to help my leaders and to discover the professional world. I am really impatient and ambitious. Last year, Bastien (Tronchon) proved, by winning a stage in the Tour of Burgos, that it was possible to win quickly. I'm coming here with a strong desire to perform.