Jocelyn Blanchard departs ESTAC Troyes after three months as director
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 9:26 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Jocelyn Blanchard has left his position as sporting director for ESTAC Troyes, the club confirmed. Appointed just three months ago, Blanchard's departure comes amid ongoing complaints about his behavior towards staff, which led to an internal inquiry. ESTAC Troyes, currently second from bottom in Ligue 1, did not provide a reason for his exit. The club is actively searching for a successor to fill the role left vacant by Blanchard.
- •Blanchard joined ESTAC Troyes in the summer.
- •The club is currently last in Ligue 1 with four points from seven games.
- •An internal inquiry was conducted regarding Blanchard's behavior.
- •Elisa Sicking-Bressler is involved in the search for a new director.
- 9:26 AMYahoo Sports — Official | Jocelyn Blanchard leaves City Group-owned ESTAC Troyes
"Jocelyn Blanchard, appointed ESTAC Troyes sporting director over the summer, has already left his role, the club have confirmed. L’ESTAC did not provide a justification for the Frenchman’s exit. B...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Ligue 1•Oct 17, 2026, 8:52 PMUSMNT's Reyna continues fine form with goal in Strasbourg loss to PSG
Ligue 1•Oct 17, 2026, 7:19 PMParis Saint-Germain vs Le Mans
Ligue 1•Oct 17, 2026, 7:19 PMLorient vs Brest
Ligue 1•Oct 17, 2026, 10:24 AMFla v Bota in 🇫🇷? F Luís and D Ancelotti battle for Ligue 1 top spot
Ligue 1•Oct 17, 2026, 9:00 AMFC Barcelona News: 17 October 2026
Ligue 1•Oct 16, 2026, 6:20 PMJournalist: Liverpool facing battle to sign Ligue 1 forward