According to Bob Faesen, VfL Wolfsburg made an offer of 16 million euros for Matte Smets, but it was refused by Racing Genk. Faesen also stated that the 22-year-old Belgian centre-back is not very enthusiastic about a transfer at this moment. Genk would prefer not to let the one-time Belgian international leave. Smets joined Genk in July 2024 and has made 23 appearances with one assist in the Jupiler Pro League this season. His contract is valid until June 2028, and his current market value on Transfermarkt is €11.00m.