Hugo Picard has signed with Columbus Crew, a club in Major League Soccer (MLS), marking a new chapter in his career in the United States. Picard, born in 2003, made his mark at Guingamp after joining from Nantes' youth academy in 2019. He became a key player for Guingamp in Ligue 2 BKT, playing all 34 matches in the 2024-2025 season and excelling as an assist leader. Guingamp bid farewell to their former number 11 with a heartfelt message, wishing him well in this new American venture.

Hugo Picard, a key player for Guingamp in Ligue 2, will be leaving the club to join the MLS team Columbus Crew. Picard, who has been instrumental with 3 goals and 9 assists in 33 matches, is expected to join Columbus Crew after being spotted in the U.S. The transfer fee is expected to exceed 2 million euros. The player is joining the team led by French coach Wilfried Nancy, and will be playing alongside Steven Moreira, who is the team's captain.