Oumar Diakité, a 22-year-old Ivorian striker, was loaned to Cercle Brugge from Stade Reims in the summer. The club has a purchase option for him, but the 5 million euro fee is considered a high amount, leaving his future at the Jan Breydelstadion uncertain. A decision on his future might be made once Cercle secures its league status for the next season. Diakité himself stated that it is too early to discuss his future, acknowledging that Cercle has an option and that a decision will be made later.