Voetbalnieuws.be reported that Ibe Hautekiet had attracted interest from AA Gent, PAOK, and clubs from Germany. Standard convinced him to extend his contract by offering a salary increase and sporting guarantees.

Voetbalnieuws.be reports that Ibe Hautekiet's contract with the Liège club has been extended until mid-2029. It was announced on Thursday that Hautekiet has signed a new agreement. According to sporting director Marc Wilmots, this contract can be seen as a sign of trust. The club's website states that the contract is a reward for the work and progress of the defender, who it describes as young, intelligent, talented, and determined. The website also states that he has now become an important player in their squad.

According to Waalse media, Standard and their 24-year-old Belgian centre-back Ibe Hautekiet have reached a verbal agreement on a new contract that will extend until June 2029. This agreement was also reported by @KevSauvage. This season in the Jupiler Pro League, Hautekiet has made 26 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist. He had previously been linked with a transfer to clubs including Udinese. Standard wants to keep key players at the club longer. His current Transfermarkt market value is €3.50m.