Emile Doucouré, a 17-year-old goalkeeper and one of the biggest talents from Beerschot's own youth academy, has extended his contract with the club. He impressed with his performances in the Play-Downs, and the club is proud to retain him. The contract is extended until mid-2028. The announcement was made through the club's channels, with sporting director Murat Akin expressing pride in keeping such a talented player at the club.

The club announced that the option in the contract of Emile Doucouré has been exercised, extending his stay until the summer of 2026. The 17-year-old goalkeeper is considered a top talent and was previously of interest to Club Brugge, Anderlecht, and Ajax.

Emile Doucouré is at the end of his contract, but according to Gazet van Antwerpen, he is likely to extend his contract with Beerschot. Despite being the third goalkeeper and not yet debuting in the first team, he is considered a great talent and is a regular in the national youth teams.