Champoussin leaves XDS Astana: in 2027 he will race with Netcompany INEOS

Champoussin, new signing for Netcompany INEOSThe cycling market ahead of the 2027 season sees a new move: Clément Champoussin leaves XDS Astana Team and joins Netcompany INEOS. The transfer was announced on October 14, 2026, marking a significant step for the French rider, born on May 29, 1998.Champoussin, who in 2026 achieved several notable placings, including a 4th place in a stage of the Tour de Romandie (stage, not general classification), a 16th at La Flèche Wallonne and a 14th at Liège-Bastogne-Liège, joins a team that is deeply renewing its roster. Netcompany INEOS has indeed announced eight arrivals for 2027: besides Champoussin, Harold Tejada, James Shaw, Javier Romo, Joseph Blackmore, Markel Beloki, Michael Valgren and Riley Sheehan will join. In the same period, the team has recorded three departures: Artem Shmidt, Ben Turner and Laurens De Plus.On the other side, XDS Astana Team loses Champoussin and five other riders: Cristián Rodríguez, Davide Ballerini, Gleb Syritsa, Harold Tejada and Sergio Higuita. To compensate, the Kazakh team has announced two signings: Nicolas Breuillard and Tommaso Dati. A shake-up that reshapes the balance of both teams ahead of 2027.Champoussin finished 4th in stage 3 of the 2026 Tour de Romandie twice, according to the results on our website — source: RadiociclismoA busy marketWith eight arrivals and three departures, Netcompany INEOS confirms itself as one of the most active teams in the market, while XDS Astana Team relies on two new signings to strengthen its roster after the six announced departures. Champoussin's transfer represents an important piece in this transition phase for both teams.