"This year, as a second year junior, my goal was to get noticed by a Continental Development Team and thus take a step towards my dream of becoming a professional cyclist. The opportunity to join Intermarché-Wanty, the only Walloon structure in the World Tour, makes me extremely proud. With Wanty-ReUz-Technord I will have the opportunity to develop at my own pace. As a lightweight, I aspire to improve in the mountains, in addition to the time trial qualities I have developed thanks to my experience on the track. The team offers me a program that perfectly matches my profile and my ambitions, allowing me to pursue my goals on both the road and the track."
"For me, continuing with the structure of Intermarché-Wanty was obvious. It is the ideal environment to develop as a cyclist, because over the past two years, I became much stronger physically and learned a lot, all while combining it with my studies. The experience gained with Intermarché-Wanty is very valuable. Being able to be useful to the leaders of the World Team, especially in the final of the Giro del Veneto, has given me a lot of confidence. I intend to keep confirming my progress and continue working for the team. I want to race more and more finals and improve my strengths, namely my punch on the short climbs and my sprint in order to distinguish myself with personal results."
"I am extremely grateful to Intermarché-Wanty for their unconditional support. The management, staff, and riders have always been there for me, after my accident and during the difficult times that followed my return, when my confidence took a hit. The team management has always believed in me and helped me to set realistic goals. Thanks to their patience and expertise, I have regained a good level. Extending my contract is a fantastic reward for my perseverance. I can't wait to work hard this winter to become stronger physically so that I can fully contribute to the team's success."
"Nicolas Aernouts' world championship titles on the track are a testament to his exceptional abilities. He has shown himself to be a fierce competitor with extraordinary speed. While his experience on the road may be limited at the international level, having primarily raced in Belgium, he has shown great potential with a series of strong results in various races. We will provide Nicolas with all the time and support he needs to develop as a road cyclist, in addition to his track ambitions." "Victor Hannes has made enormous progress over the past two seasons and has become a cornerstone of our team. His exemplary mentality, combined with his versatility, make him a complete rider. He has also shown consistency in his performances and has always been fully committed to the team. His progress was visible in professional races like the GP Vermarc and more recently with his work in support of the leaders of Intermarché-Wanty in the Veneto races. I am convinced that Victor will take another step forward next season and will achieve excellent results himself. With his growing confidence, I believe he can also evolve into a road captain for younger riders like our new recruit, Nicolas Aernouts." "We brought Wout Geerinckx into our team for of his aggressive racing style and qualities as a puncher. His accident was a serious setback, but Wout has shown what he is capable of. Demonstrating great resilience and strength of character, he has managed to surprise us with particularly rapid progress. This summer, upon his return to competition, he was immediately able to show a decent level. He deserves this contract extension. We hope he can continue his hard work without interruption this winter so that we can see him shine in the colors of Wanty-ReUz-Technord in 2025."
