Media had previously linked Lecce's 25-year-old French defensive midfielder, Balthazar Pierret, with Widzew Łódź, Lech Poznań, and Cracovia. The player was reportedly open to a transfer to Poland, and his preferred destination was Legia Warszawa. However, the Warsaw club did not submit a concrete offer. A move to Poland is no longer expected because Pierret is set to join French second-division side Red Star FC. This development suggests that earlier foreign media reports about Lech Poznań preparing to start negotiations for the player are now out of date. Pierret joined Lecce in July 2024 and has a contract with the club until June 2027. He has made 3 appearances in Serie A in the 2025/26 season, and his current market value is €1.40m, according to Transfermarkt.