Attila Valter joins the ranks of the Jumbo-Visma formation. This is one of the most important news in recent days on the planet Cycling. The Hungarian runner, without being one of the greatest riders in the World Tour peloton, has already proven itself in the past. Few years ago, he was one of the greatest hopes of his generation. He then joined the CCC team in 2020 before arriving in the Groupama-FDJ formation, to which he currently belongs. His passage did not convince all the followers, Attila Valter embarks on a new adventure. It is therefore legitimate to ask who is the winner in this transfer.
The French side
Following the dissolution of Team CCC in 2020, Attila Valter joins the ranks of the Groupama-FDJ team. He was then aged 22 years. His last season is pretty good. He notably won his national round and finished second in the Hungarian time trial championships.. He had also joined the Top 10 of the 19th stage of the Giro after winning the best young rider jersey of the Tour des Alpes-Maritimes et du Var.
His first year in Marc Madiot's training was marked by wearing the pink jersey on the Giro. He carried it on three stages after acquiring it through a breakaway. He renews his title in the Hungarian time trial championship. The rest of the year, he plays a team role.
The year 2022 was marked by a surprising 4th place on the Strade Bianche. He also dreamed of wearing the pink jersey again on the Giro (who left his country). I just don't. He still won his national championship on the road race.
The results of the two years spent at Groupama-FDJ are quite good. However, gleaned results tend to be scattered over the season. Attila Valter is a rather irregular runner. Some people are ultimately disappointed with the Hungarian's performance. Two performances are remarkable during these two years : his wearing of the Pink Jersey and his 4th place on the Strade Bianche. Few events involving Attila Valter at Groupama-FDJ have marked the fans except these. Like the impression that his level is stagnating.
let go hungarian, allows the formation of Marc Madiot to free up space in the workforce and reduce the team's payroll.
The Dutch camp
The Jumbo-Visma team (in which Attila Valter was transferred) is known as one of the best teams in the world. It is renowned for performing on all terrains.. Whether in the mountains, plain, on rough terrain, on the cobbles or even against the clock, Dutch team can play for victory. The runners composing it have very complete profiles. Attila Valter fits perfectly into this scheme. It climbs well, has explosiveness and is a good roller as evidenced by his performances in his national championships. He is therefore a rider who fits perfectly into the DNA of the Jumbo-Visma.
The native of Csömör is still young. He had 24 years on 12 last june. Although runners are reaching their best earlier and earlier, 24 years remains a young age. It therefore remains, in theory, significant room for improvement for Attila Valter.
With such a profile, the Dutch team could use the Hungarian as a teammate to accompany the confirmed leaders or give him the role of leader if the race scenario allows it, in particular or if it proves its worth.
The Hungarian camp
The Jumbo-Visma formation is renowned for instantly advancing runners who join its ranks. INTERVIEW WITH ALEXANDRE BALMER, the case of Jonas Vingegaard, Christophe Laporte or Tiesj Benoot have demonstrated it. Like Christophe Laporte, Attila Valter arrives at a stagnation phase before joining the Dutch team. Integrating Jumbo-Visma should allow it to find a second wind and thus hope for a clear progression. In the most optimistic scenarios, he could even make a name for himself among Grand Tour riders..
By being transferred to one of the most famous teams of the moment, Attila Valter also increases his notoriety. It's up to him to conclude.
After this transfer, all three sides are ultimately winners. Implicitly, Groupama-FDJ opens the door to new arrivals, the Jumbo-Visma recruits a rider with great potential, as well as Attila Valter who will benefit from the supervision of one of the best teams to help him progress.
