According to Africafoot, St. Gallen intends to activate the purchase option for Aliou Badara Baldé after his convincing season. Discussions have begun between the player, his entourage, and the club. St. Gallen is ready to activate the purchase option but must convince OGC Nice, where Baldé is still under contract. The player has already given his agreement in principle for a permanent transfer and, along with his entourage, is open to continuing in Switzerland. The amount requested by OGC Nice for the activation of the purchase option is around €2.4 million, according to Africafoot. The same source states that his entourage favours continuity at St. Gallen.

Three years ago, Guinean player Aliou Baldé moved from Lausanne to Nice in a transfer valued at 2.5 million. Whether FC St. Gallen will keep him permanently depends on if they exercise a purchase option, which is described as being costly. Baldé is considered important for coach Enrico Maassen's system, having appeared in every possible game for the team.