Voetbalnieuws.be reports that Belgian centre-back Matte Smets, 22, has signed a new contract with KRC Genk until the summer of 2030. The club's website states that Smets has signed the new agreement and also mentions that there was foreign interest, but Smets remains loyal to KRC Genk. The player has 7 caps for the Belgium U21 team and, according to Transfermarkt, has a current market value of €10.00m. In the past, he had been linked with clubs such as Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United, and VfL Wolfsburg.