Sporting Charleroi is about to exercise the option to extend the contract of Parfait Guiagon, a highly promising young Ivorian international who arrived in 2023 from Maccabi Tel Aviv for 1.5 million euros. Initially contracted with the Belgian club until June 2026, his contract includes a clause allowing an additional one-season extension, an option the club wishes to activate quickly, especially to counter interest from other teams such as AS Saint-Étienne.
Currently injured but expected to return in three weeks, Guiagon had a significant impact last season with 7 goals and 7 assists in the league, before confirming his good form at the start of the 2025/2026 season with 3 goals and 1 assist in 7 matches. His rising form and offensive performances are major reasons for Charleroi wanting not only to secure him until June 2027 but also to offer him a salary increase to retain him and potentially maximize his future value in the upcoming winter or summer transfer window.
At 24 years old, Parfait Guiagon is considered one of the major hopes of Ivorian football, with an estimated market value of 3 million euros on Transfermarkt, a value expected to increase following this extension. His rise is beneficial for Charleroi, who regret his absence at the start of this season but hope to see him return in full fitness. Transfer rumors have circulated, particularly an interest from Royal Antwerp FC, but multiple sources confirm Sporting Charleroi’s desire to keep him mid-term.
Soon, Sporting Charleroi will face KV Mechelen in the 9th round of the Belgian championship, an important match for the Zebras this season. This contract extension move is part of the club’s strategy to strengthen its foundation and retain key talents amid competition, while offering its supporters a player in full progression to follow closely.