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Edin Džeko: Schalke 04 Contract Extension
Edin Dzeko's contract expires in six months. At a promotion party last Saturday, Dzeko confirmed he is still interested in Schalke 04 and stated he will only make a decision after his World Cup participation with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Schalke 04 is prepared to offer a new one-year contract. Sport director Frank Baumann said that they are always in contact and that they would be very glad if it fits both sides.
Edin Dzeko's contract expires in six months. At a promotion party last Saturday, Dzeko confirmed he is still interested in Schalke 04 and stated he will only make a decision after his World Cup participation with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Schalke 04 is prepared to offer a new one-year contract. Sport director Frank Baumann said that they are always in contact and that they would be very glad if it fits both sides.
Frank Baumann stated that it was agreed in winter that discussions about Edin Džeko's future would occur after the season ended. Baumann said that Džeko will decide his own path and will now consider it with his family. He stated that they will meet at an appropriate time and that they are not imposing any pressure or deadlines. Baumann added a question about why Džeko should not stay and said that they have noticed he has developed a strong affection for the club in a very short time. He also mentioned the possibility that Džeko will first go to the World Cup, and they will only meet to make a final decision after that, adding that the situation remains entirely open.
Frank Baumann stated that it was agreed in winter that discussions about Edin Džeko's future would occur after the season ended. Baumann said that Džeko will decide his own path and will now consider it with his family. He stated that they will meet at an appropriate time and that they are not imposing any pressure or deadlines. Baumann added a question about why Džeko should not stay and said that they have noticed he has developed a strong affection for the club in a very short time. He also mentioned the possibility that Džeko will first go to the World Cup, and they will only meet to make a final decision after that, adding that the situation remains entirely open.
In response to a question from Sky reporter Dirk große Schlarmann about whether he will play for Schalke next season, Edin Dzeko replied that they will have to see and that the first thing is to celebrate, adding that he is very happy he made the decision to join the club in January. When asked by RTL Nitro about his plans, Dzeko said that they will see, and that first they will celebrate and have a drink, after which there will be time to talk about his future. In a second interview with Sky, Dzeko stated that one never wants to stop and he does not want to stop either, because football is his life. He added that they will see what happens at the World Cup and then they will sit down together.
In response to a question from Sky reporter Dirk große Schlarmann about whether he will play for Schalke next season, Edin Dzeko replied that they will have to see and that the first thing is to celebrate, adding that he is very happy he made the decision to join the club in January. When asked by RTL Nitro about his plans, Dzeko said that they will see, and that first they will celebrate and have a drink, after which there will be time to talk about his future. In a second interview with Sky, Dzeko stated that one never wants to stop and he does not want to stop either, because football is his life. He added that they will see what happens at the World Cup and then they will sit down together.
Schalke want to extend Edin Dzeko's expiring contract. Dzeko told Sky that he is very happy that he made the decision to join FC Schalke.
Schalke want to extend Edin Dzeko's expiring contract. Dzeko told Sky that he is very happy that he made the decision to join FC Schalke.
Edin Dzeko's future has not been decided as his contract is expiring. The Bosnian has three options: retirement after the World Cup, a club change, possibly to Italy where his family lives, or another season at Schalke. BILD reported that the club is giving its striker time to make his decision. Captain Kenan Karaman said he would like to play with Edin in the Bundesliga next year too.
Edin Dzeko's future has not been decided as his contract is expiring. The Bosnian has three options: retirement after the World Cup, a club change, possibly to Italy where his family lives, or another season at Schalke. BILD reported that the club is giving its striker time to make his decision. Captain Kenan Karaman said he would like to play with Edin in the Bundesliga next year too.
Schalke fans hope that Edin Dzeko will stay for another season. According to 'WAZ', a quick decision is not expected.
Schalke fans hope that Edin Dzeko will stay for another season. According to 'WAZ', a quick decision is not expected.
According to Goal.com, 40-year-old Edin Dzeko is without a contract and contemplating retirement, although Schalke desires to retain him for an additional year.
According to Goal.com, 40-year-old Edin Dzeko is without a contract and contemplating retirement, although Schalke desires to retain him for an additional year.
Schalke believes that Edin Džeko, the Bosnia-Herzegovina international, could extend his stay for another year if the club fails to secure promotion this season. It is stated that the 40-year-old striker plans to conclude his career with a significant achievement, for example by celebrating promotion to a higher league. This would mean that if Schalke remains in the second division in the 2026/27 season, the chances of Džeko staying increase, even though his current contract expires at the end of the season. Džeko, who joined the club in January 2026, has scored 3 goals in 6 league appearances for Schalke this season. The striker, who has 146 caps and 72 goals for his country, has a current market value of €1.50m according to Transfermarkt.
Schalke believes that Edin Džeko, the Bosnia-Herzegovina international, could extend his stay for another year if the club fails to secure promotion this season. It is stated that the 40-year-old striker plans to conclude his career with a significant achievement, for example by celebrating promotion to a higher league. This would mean that if Schalke remains in the second division in the 2026/27 season, the chances of Džeko staying increase, even though his current contract expires at the end of the season. Džeko, who joined the club in January 2026, has scored 3 goals in 6 league appearances for Schalke this season. The striker, who has 146 caps and 72 goals for his country, has a current market value of €1.50m according to Transfermarkt.
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