Troyes sporting director Jocelyn Blanchard under internal investigation

Troyes are conducting an internal investigation into sporting director Jocelyn Blanchard after several employees reportedly accused him of sexual harassment.

Blanchard only joined the club in July and had only recently begun his role, according to reports.

The investigation was reported by derbyderbyderby.it, citing French daily newspaper L'Est Eclair.

Some of the alleged incidents were also witnessed by people in the hospitality area of Stade de l’Aube, the report says.

The claims concern alleged unlawful conduct, although no further details about the investigation have been made public.