Matte Smets, a 22-year-old Belgian centre-back for Genk, was watched by scouts from several European clubs during the Europa League play-off match at the Cegeka Arena. Smets was one of the players being specifically monitored. Scouts from PSG, as well as from clubs like Manchester City, Manchester United, and Borussia Dortmund, were present. Smets joined his current club in July 2024 and has made 26 appearances in the Jupiler Pro League this season. He has 6 caps and one goal for the Belgium U21 national team. His contract with Genk expires on June 30, 2028, and his current market value is listed by Transfermarkt as €11.00m.