Schalke 04 aims to extend Edin Džeko contract after signing Wöber

Schalke 04 is close to extending Edin Džeko’s contract for the upcoming Bundesliga season. A deal was bolstered by the economical acquisition of Maximilian Wöber from Leeds United. Džeko, 40, is reported to have an 80-90 percent chance of signing a new one-year deal, with a decision expected by early August. His significant contributions helped Schalke secure promotion, scoring six goals in 11 appearances. The financial freed up by Wöber's contract allows Schalke to offer Džeko a salary of around €900,000, potentially increasing to €1.3 million with bonuses.

• 9:55 AMYahoo Sports — Maximilian Wöber deal helps Schalke 04 move closer to Edin Džeko extension