Columbus Crew are confirmed to be finalizing a deal to bring in Hugo Picard from French Ligue 2's Guingamp as a U22 ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Columbus Crew is adding depth to their midfield by bringing in a talented, young Frenchman.

With reports linking Hugo Picard, the 22-year-old French midfielder from Guingamp, to Columbus Crew under the MLS U22 ...

EA Guingamp are set to lose one of their brightest academy products, with midfielder Hugo Picard (22) on the verge of a move ...

Picard, 22, has been called "The French Messi." Picard is not Lionel Messi, obviously, whatever the nationality. Picard is, however, about the same size (5 feet 6 and 150 pounds) as Messi.

Hugo Picard (Guingamp) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Maxime Sivis. Post at 90 minutes plus 3. 90'+3. Attempt missed.

Hugo Picard (Guingamp) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Rayan Ghrieb with a cross. Post at 40 minutes ...

The Columbus Crew defeated the Philadelphia Union 1-0 in a match affected by a weather delay. The Crew are reportedly interested in acquiring French attacking midfielder Hugo Picard.