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Columbus Crew Signs Rising Star Hugo Picard for €2M

7/15/2025

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Columbus Crew has made an exciting move by signing 22-year-old midfielder Hugo Picard from French Ligue 2's En Avant Guingamp for €2 million. As part of MLS's U22 Initiative, Picard, who dazzled with 10 goals and 15 assists in 104 matches, is set to energize the Crew's midfield through 2028, with an option for 2029.

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Columbus Crew has made an exciting move by signing 22-year-old midfielder Hugo Picard from French Ligue 2's En Avant Guingamp for €2 million. As part of MLS's U22 Initiative, Picard, who dazzled with 10 goals and 15 assists in 104 matches, is set to energize the Crew's midfield through 2028, with an option for 2029.