Team Cofidis (France) - Press Release: At the age of 22, the Portuguese rider was training with Hagens Berman Axeon team, as were Joao Almeida, Jasper Stuyven and Jasper Philipsen. Andre Carvalho aspires to continue his progression in the most prestigious races of the cycling world together with the Cofidis team, whom he has just signed a one-season contract with.

Andre Carvalho, an ambitious puncher:

Andre Carvalho, 22 years old, is originally from Vila Nova de Famalicão, north of Porto where he made his first steps in the Hagens Berman Axeon team. The training course led by Axel Merckx is famous for being a nursery for young talent. The list of riders who have come out of it and who now shine includes Joao Almeida, Jasper Stuyven, Ruben Guerreiro or Tao Geoghegan Hart.