Ex-Man City striker Dzeko, 40, pens new Schalke deal
Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Dzeko, 40, has signed a one-year contract extension at Bundesliga side Schalke.
Edin Dzeko, the 40-year-old Bosnia and Herzegovina captain, has committed to Schalke for another year. The former Manchester City striker joined the German club on a free transfer in January 2026 from Fiorentina. Dzeko played a crucial role in helping Schalke achieve a promotion back to the Bundesliga. Expressing his happiness, Dzeko stated, "Winning promotion to the Bundesliga ranks among the highlights of my career.
It was unbelievable. Football has made me happy and driven me throughout my life. I am still hungry, and I want to help our team in the Bundesliga too."
Dzeko netted six goals in 11 appearances in the Bundesliga 2. He last featured in the Bundesliga during the 2010-11 season with Wolfsburg, after leaving for £27 million to join Manchester City. The veteran forward also captained his nation at the 2026 World Cup. Klaus Fichtel holds the record for the oldest player to feature in a Bundesliga match, at 43 years and 184 days.
Claudio Pizarro is the oldest goalscorer in the league, scoring at 40 years and 227 days for Werder Bremen. Schalke's director of football, Youri Mulder, expressed confidence in Dzeko, citing his continued hunger and belief that he can contribute to the team in the Bundesliga.
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