Schalke secures Mertcan Ayhan to long-term contract extension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 5:59 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Schalke has reportedly signed young defender Mertcan Ayhan to a new contract, extending his stay until the summer of 2030. The 19-year-old has been a part of the club since 2014, making 27 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga last season. This move is seen as a key step in retaining the squad ahead of their return to the Bundesliga. Additionally, veteran striker Edin Džeko is expected to sign a new one-year deal to continue contributing to the team's attack.
- •Mertcan Ayhan signs a contract extension until summer 2030.
- •Ayhan has been with Schalke since 2014, progressing through the youth system.
- •He made 27 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga last season.
- •Schalke aims to maintain core players for their Bundesliga campaign.
- •Edin Džeko is close to signing a new one-year contract.
- 5:59 PMYahoo Sports — Schalke reportedly tie down young defender Mertcan Ayhan to new long-term deal
"Schalke have reportedly secured the long-term future of one of their brightest academy prospects, with Mertcan Ayhan signing a new contract at the Veltins-Arena.According to Fabrizio Romano, the 19-ye...
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