Edin Dzeko signs new contract with Schalke 04 through 2027
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 2:24 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Edin Dzeko has signed a one-year contract extension with Schalke 04, ensuring his presence for the 2026/27 Bundesliga season. The announcement follows challenges for the club, including Robin Gosens' thigh injury and the collapse of Jesper Lindström's transfer from Napoli. Dzeko, 40, has been a key contributor to Schalke's promotion, scoring six goals and providing three assists in 11 matches last season. The team's management expressed confidence in his ability to lead and perform in the Bundesliga, citing his experience and commitment to the squad. Dzeko will retain his number 10 shirt for the upcoming campaign.
- •Dzeko's contract runs until summer 2027.
- •He scored six goals and three assists for Schalke last season.
- •Schalke is addressing injuries and failed transfer negotiations.
- •Dzeko has expressed his desire to contribute in the Bundesliga.
- •The club believes in Dzeko's leadership on and off the pitch.
- 2:24 PMYahoo Sports — Dzeko, 40, signs contract extension with Schalke
- 1:33 PMYahoo Sports — Edin Dzeko signs new one-year contract with Schalke
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Official | Schalke 04 sign ‘still hungry’ Edin Dzeko to contract extension
- 1:27 PMYahoo Sports — Edin Džeko signs new Schalke 04 contract
"Veteran Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko has signed a one-year contract extension with Schalke after helping them return to the Bundesliga last season, the German club said Monday.Dzeko could play his first Bundesliga match since leaving Wolfsburg for Manchester City in 2011 when Schalke kick off their league campaign at Augsburg on August 30.
"Bosnia and Herzegovina striker Edin Dzeko has signed a new one-year contract with Schalke, the Bundesliga club said in a statement on Monday. The player will join the squad for training on Tuesday after representing his nation at the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
"Schalke 04 have offset a pair of significant setbacks by officially confirming that veteran striker Edin Džeko will remain in Gelsenkirchen for the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign.The Royal Blues began M...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 2:24 PMDzeko, 40, signs contract extension with Schalke
Veteran Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko has signed a one-year contract extension with Schalke after helping them return to the Bundesliga last season, the German club said Monday.Dzeko could play his first Bundesliga match since leaving Wolfsburg for Manchester City in 2011 when Schalke kick off their league campaign at Augsburg on August 30.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:33 PMEdin Dzeko signs new one-year contract with Schalke
Bosnia and Herzegovina striker Edin Dzeko has signed a new one-year contract with Schalke, the Bundesliga club said in a statement on Monday. The player will join the squad for training on Tuesday after representing his nation at the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:30 PMOfficial | Schalke 04 sign ‘still hungry’ Edin Dzeko to contract extension
Schalke 04 have offset a pair of significant setbacks by officially confirming that veteran striker Edin Džeko will remain in Gelsenkirchen for the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign.The Royal Blues began M...
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:27 PMEdin Džeko signs new Schalke 04 contract
FC Schalke 04 have announced that Edin Džeko has signed a new contract with the club.The 40-year-old striker, who joined Schalke on a short-term deal in January, has extended his stay with the newly-...
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