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Schalke offers to extend Džeko's contract until 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:10 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Schalke offers to extend Džeko's contract until 2027

Summary

Schalke 04 has submitted an offer to extend Edin Džeko's contract until 2027 after his role in securing the team's promotion to the Bundesliga. Džeko, 40, is reportedly being offered a salary increase to around €1.5 million per year. However, he may wait until after the World Cup with Bosnia and Herzegovina to make a decision regarding his future. Schalke's boss Frank Baumann expressed optimism about Džeko's potential to continue contributing both on and off the pitch.

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By the Numbers

•Schalke 04 aims to extend Džeko's contract until 2027.
•Džeko helped secure promotion back to the Bundesliga.
•The club is willing to double his current salary.
•He has scored six goals in 11 games for Schalke.
•Džeko may delay his decision until after the World Cup.

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1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Schalke make offer to extend Džeko contract

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After helping Schalke 04 secure promotion to the Bundesliga on a short-term deal, Edin Džeko could now have his stay with the Royal Blues extended.According to Sport Bild, Schalke 04 have submitted a...
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