It has been reported that Edin Dzeko has expressed several times that he wants to end his career with a success. According to 'Sport Bild', Schalke executives fear that Dzeko could retire in the summer if the club achieves promotion to the Bundesliga. It is considered more realistic that Dzeko will extend his expiring contract if Schalke remains in the second division.

Edin Dzeko is a 40-year-old centre-forward from Bosnia-Herzegovina who has an inclination regarding his future for the summer. Schalke bosses fear a departure of Edin Dzeko if Schalke is promoted. His contract expires on 30/06/2026, having joined the club on 22/01/2026, and he has scored 3 goals in 6 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga this season. The international player has 146 caps and 72 goals for his country, and a current market value of €1.50m, according to Transfermarkt. During the last transfer window, clubs such as Juventus, Cagliari, and Genoa were linked with the striker.