Le Douaron joins Troyes on a one-year loan from Palermo

Jérémy Le Douaron is back in Ligue 1. The 28-year-old striker has joined ESTAC Troyes on a one-year loan from Palermo, as reported by L’Équipe.

Back to Ligue 1

Le Douaron already has top-flight experience: before his Serie B stint, he played 127 matches in France’s top tier, scoring 20 goals and providing 10 assists. Troyes, who were promoted, are still building momentum early on and remain unbeaten after two league matches, with a 0-0 draw versus Paris FC and a 2-1 win at Lorient. The club is banking on his knowledge of the competition to steady an attack that is still growing.

Two seasons in Palermo

He spent the last two seasons at Palermo under Filippo Inzaghi. In both full campaigns, he was close to achieving promotion to Serie A but didn’t manage to make the leap.

City Football Group link

According to L’Équipe, the deal is connected to the City Football Group, which has ties to both clubs. That framework helps explain how the transfer route was set up and what Troyes expects from the move.