The Mont Ventoux winner stays with the Wolfpack.

Valentin Paret-Peintre has inked a new deal with our team, which will see him remain a key part of Soudal Quick-Step until the end of 2028.

The French climber joined the squad in 2025 and made an immediate impact, announcing himself at the highest level by taking the queen stage of the Tour of Oman, claiming two distinctive jerseys along the way and finishing an impressive runner-up on the general classification.

That breakthrough season reached its defining moment in the final week of the Tour de France, where Valentin produced a ride for the ages to triumph atop the mythical Mont Ventoux, writing history for both Soudal Quick-Step and French cycling. It was an unforgettable success for the 24-year-old from Annemasse, who stood alone as the only French stage winner of that Tour.

“I’m very happy here, I feel at home in the team, and I’ve built strong relationships with both the riders and the staff. I love being part of this group, whether it’s at races or training camps. Signing until 2028 means a lot to me, because last season showed how much I can grow in this environment. I believe strongly in this team, and I feel their confidence in me every day, which is hugely motivating and pushes me to keep progressing”, said Valentin, who will begin his season next month at the Muscat Classic, ahead of the Tour of Oman.

“It was immediately clear that Valentin had the qualities we value most at Soudal Quick-Step. From the moment he arrived, he showed not only his talent, but also the mentality, ambition, and hunger to improve that define our team. His performances spoke for themselves, but just as important was the way he integrated into the group and embraced our way of racing. Extending his contract was a natural and strategic decision for us. Extending Valentin is an investment in the ambitions this team has for uphill racing and grand tours, and we are proud to continue building something strong and ambitious together over the coming years”, said Soudal Quick-Step CEO Jurgen Foré.