Hugo Picard will return to France to join Troyes, a club newly promoted to Ligue 1. The 23-year-old French midfielder will arrive from Columbus Crew in the MLS, which he joined last summer after a successful season with En Avant Guingamp. The deal is a loan with an option to buy. Picard will reunite with coach Stéphane Dumont, whom he knew from their time together in Brittany. His contract with Columbus Crew expires on 31/12/2028. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €3.00m. In the 2025/2026 Major League Soccer season, Picard made 18 appearances, scored 2 goals, and provided 2 assists.