NAC Breda, under Carl Hoefkens, showed interest in signing Lenn De Smet. The club was among several teams, including Zulte Waregem and Cercle Brugge, that expressed interest. Lenn De Smet even had discussions with Cercle Brugge's technical director, Rembert Vromant, and their scout. However, after Vromant was dismissed, communication ceased, and the transfer did not materialize. Ultimately, Lenn and his brother Liam De Smet chose to join KV Kortrijk, a club competing in the Challenger Pro League, aiming for promotion to the highest level.