Yvann Titi Commits to ESTAC Troyes Until 2029

Yvann Titi has nailed his colours to the ESTAC Troyes mast.

The 20-year-old defender, tracked by heavyweight Ligue 1 clubs such as AS Monaco and Lille OSC, has signed a contract extension with the newly promoted side, tying him to Troyes until 2029.

For a player in demand at home and abroad, that is a strong statement. Foreign clubs have circled this summer, sensing an opportunity around a young defender who already owns a World Cup runners-up medal with France’s U-17s from three years ago. Titi has chosen continuity instead. He has been at Troyes for six years; he clearly believes this is where his next leap will come.

Titi is not just another academy graduate eased into the squad. He brings speed, aggression and flexibility. Comfortable at centre-back and right-back, he gives Stéphane Dumont an extra attacking outlet from deep, driving forward and stretching games from the flank.

His Ligue 1 debut arrived last weekend, a milestone that felt overdue to those inside the club. Thrown into the top flight as ESTAC battled to a 0-0 draw with Paris FC, he held his own and looked at ease with the step up.

The numbers from last season back up the excitement. During Troyes’ promotion campaign from Ligue 2, Titi delivered five assists in 20 appearances, a notable return for a defender and a clear hint at the threat he carries in the final third.

Now comes the real test. The contract is signed, the faith is clear, and the stage is bigger. Titi’s challenge is simple and brutal: reproduce that level in France’s top division and prove that turning down the giants for Troyes was the right call.