Armirail (31) has competed at WorldTour level for eight years and is known as a highly versatile rider with a big engine and strong time-trialing abilities. The 31-year-old Frenchman is a three-time national time trial champion and currently holds the national champion's jersey in the discipline. This season, Armirail has shown his offensive racing style, earning him the KOM titles at both the Tour of the Basque Country and the Critérium du Dauphiné.

“This is a unique opportunity in my career to race for one of the best teams in the world,” said Armirail about his move. “I want to challenge myself by changing environment and race for a foreign team for the first time. I'm also looking forward to being part of a team that can compete for victory in nearly every race. I expect to play an important support role in the major races, but I also hope to keep improving in time trials, on climbs, and in controlling breakaways.”

Head of Racing Grischa Niermann sees the experienced Frenchman as a key asset for the Grand Tours and tough stage races. “He’s suitable for all terrains,” said Niermann. “He brings a lot of experience and clearly has a big engine. But we believe that within our professional environment, he can still take further steps in his development.”