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Dzeko returns to Bundesliga with Schalke for new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 9:03 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Dzeko returns to Bundesliga with Schalke for new season

Summary

Edin Dzeko has returned to the Bundesliga, signing with Schalke ahead of the new season. The 40-year-old forward is eager to reconnect with former teammates, many of whom have transitioned into coaching or management roles. Dzeko previously played for Wolfsburg and contributed to Schalke's promotion by scoring six goals and providing six assists in 11 matches last season. He expressed pride in maintaining his fitness through rigorous training routines and has specifically mentioned his excitement to reunite with Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany, a former teammate at Manchester City. Schalke is set to start its Bundesliga campaign soon.

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Status Watch

•Dzeko joins Schalke after a successful stint at Fiorentina.
•He scored six goals for Schalke in 11 matches last season.
•Dzeko looks forward to reuniting with Vincent Kompany.
•He emphasizes the importance of his training regimen.
•Schalke is preparing for its Bundesliga opener soon.

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9:03 AMYahoo Sports — Dzeko eager for reunion with former team-mates in Bundesliga return

What they're saying

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At 40, Edin Dzeko is back in the Bundesliga and will reunite with former team-mates who have since taken on different roles in football. "I also see that some of the people who played with me are now coaches, sporting directors, or general managers.
— Yahoo Sports

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