Jelle Bataille expressed interest in playing abroad, particularly in Germany, due to his playing style, which suits the Bundesliga. He is a free agent after his contract with Antwerp FC ended.

Oud-Heverlee Leuven showed interest in Jelle Bataille but was deterred by his salary demands. Bataille is a free agent after leaving Antwerp FC.

Due to an administrative error, Antwerp FC failed to trigger the extension option in Jelle Bataille's contract before the actual deadline, which was at the end of February. As a result, Bataille's contract expired on June 30, and he is now a free agent, free to sign with any club. Antwerp intended to extend his contract unilaterally by one year, but the error rendered the option invalid. Negotiations for a new contract failed as Bataille wanted a multi-year deal, which Antwerp was not willing to offer.

Jelle Bataille might leave Antwerp with the possibility to sign with another club for free starting next year.