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Džeko expected to stay at Schalke with new contract

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 11:33 AM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Džeko expected to stay at Schalke with new contract

Summary

Edin Džeko is set to sign a new one-year contract with Schalke as they aim to secure their status in the Bundesliga. The 40-year-old forward joined Schalke from Fiorentina in January, contributing six goals to help the team achieve promotion. There has been no official announcement about his contract, but Schalke coach Miron Muslic mentioned the arrival of players with character. Schalke recently added former Germany full back Robin Gosens to their roster. The team will begin their new season with a German Cup match on August 24 against Hallescher FC.

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Status Watch

•Džeko joined Schalke in January after leaving Fiorentina.
•He scored six goals to help Schalke return to the Bundesliga.
•Schalke signed Robin Gosens for the upcoming season.
•The German Cup match is set for August 24 against Hallescher FC.
•Schalke's first Bundesliga match is on August 30 against Augsburg.

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11:33 AMYahoo Sports — Džeko reportedly set to stay at Schalke in Bundesliga return

What they're saying

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Edin Džeko is reportedly set to sign a new one-year contract at Schalke to help them stay in the Bundesliga. Džeko, 40, arrived at then second division club in January from Italy's Fiorentina and helped them with six goals to return into the German top flight.
— Yahoo Sports

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