Yassin Hidraoui, an 18-year-old Belgian-Moroccan flank player and former youth talent from AS Eupen, was previously part of the U19 team at Schalke 04. Although he still had an active agreement with Schalke 04, he opted to sign his first professional contract with Lierse. Hidraoui has committed to a two-year contract with the club. Lierse, having narrowly missed a play-off position for promotion in the Challenger Pro League, is concentrating on bolstering their team for the upcoming season. The club expressed their excitement about acquiring Hidraoui, referring to him as their latest addition to the 'biggest little club'. This signing represents Lierse's second acquisition for the next season, following the addition of Vincent De Vos from Tienen.