Cofidis Appoints Raphaël Jeune as New General Manager Amid WorldTour Relegation Risk
Cofidis has appointed Raphaël Jeune as its new General Manager, replacing Cédric Vasseur. This change comes as the team faces the risk of WorldTour relegation due to recent struggles. Cofidis has dropped from 15th to 21st in the WorldTour rankings in recent seasons, putting the team at risk of relegation for the next three seasons. To tackle this challenge, Cofidis has parted ways with General Manager Cédric Vasseur, who led the team since 2018 when it was a second-tier outfit. Under his tenure, Cofidis joined the WorldTour in 2020 and added a women's team in 2022. Raphaël Jeune has been appointed as Vasseur's successor. Jeune expressed his honour in joining Cofidis and his ambition to help the team grow. Gilles Sauret, President of Cofidis Group, praised Jeune's experience and managerial skills. Jeune's appointment comes as Cofidis could remain in the WorldTour if they overtake Uno-X Mobility and the Intermarché-Lotto merger goes through. Raphaël Jeune takes over as General Manager of Cofidis, aiming to reverse the team's recent struggles and secure its WorldTour status. His appointment signals Cofidis' commitment to improvement and growth under his leadership.
