Darryl Bakola's contract extension with Olympique de Marseille, announced as being close to completion in September, has not yet been finalized. The situation is described as complex, and the signing for the young midfielder, who is contracted to the club until June 2027, could take more time. Bakola was called up for the U20 World Cup (27 September-19 October) but was retained by his club with the promise of playing time. He ultimately played very little during this period, which has caused tension within the player's entourage. According to L'Equipe, Bakola is questioning his sporting prospects at Olympique de Marseille and his priority is to play to avoid hindering his development. The club's management will need to be very convincing to keep him.