LE SCAN SPORT – According to Spanish media, Emmanuel Macron personally intervened to extend the contract of French cycling prodigy Paul Seixas with the Decathlon CMA CGM team.
The phenomenon of Paul Seixas is causing a stir in the world of sports in France up to the Elysée Palace. The 19-year-old French cycling prodigy continues to impress with his performances and precocity, including a recent success at the Tour of the Basque Country with three stage wins.
Teams are vying for Seixas, including prestigious formations like UAE Team Emirates led by Tadej Pogacar. Although Seixas is under contract with Decathlon CMA CGM until 2027, his future remains uncertain amid high ambitions in professional cycling with a budget of around 40 million euros in 2026. According to Eurosport Spain, President Emmanuel Macron personally intervened to ensure the French team does everything to retain Seixas, potentially with a contract worth 8 million euros annually, similar to Pogacar’s earnings. Macron even directly contacted Seixas’ manager during the Tour of the Basque Country to influence negotiations, as reported by Eurosport.
This sports intervention by Macron is reminiscent of his involvement in the Kylian Mbappé case. When Mbappé was courted by Real Madrid, Macron called the footballer to encourage him to stay in Paris. Mbappé later revealed Macron’s words urging him to stay in France and make history. Macron clarified his stance, stating that he does not intervene in transfers but supports French athletes informally and as a citizen.
CONTEXT: Emmanuel Macron’s intervention in the world of sports has gained attention, particularly in relation to young talents like Paul Seixas and Kylian Mbappé. FACT CHECK: The content accurately reports on the alleged intervention by Emmanuel Macron in the cycling career of Paul Seixas.
