Schalke coach looks to Bosnia bond in Bundesliga return
After three seasons in the second division, Schalke are back in the Bundesliga. Just a year ago, few would have guessed that their revival would largely be 'Made in Bosnia.'
Schalke's second-year coach, Miron Muslic, shared his confidence in the team's ability to ascend to the Bundesliga ahead of the new season. This ambitious goal comes after Muslic guided the club back to the top flight after a three-season absence in the second division. As a Bosnian coach, Muslic's journey to the Bundesliga represents a remarkable story of perseverance, having fled the Bosnian War at the age of nine and now leading his homeland's national team.
In signing Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko, Muslic secured a key piece in the promotion puzzle. Dzeko, who expressed his desire to return to the Bundesliga, even took a significant pay cut to join Schalke. Despite not knowing exactly how much playing time Dzeko will receive, Muslic believes the Bosnian forward can still be a game-changer in crucial moments.
Dzeko's arrival also reunites him with Schalke defender Nikola Katic, with whom he previously worked in the national team. This trio of Bosnian talents aims to ensure Schalke's return to the Bundesliga is more than a one-season endeavor. Muslic, whose contract runs through the 2027-28 season, expressed his intention to remain with the club indefinitely. While he acknowledges the uncertainty of his future as a coach, his sights are set on a future role with Bosnia-Herzegovina's national team.
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