{
  "id": 85944,
  "title": "Official | Schalke 04 sign ‘still hungry’ Edin Dzeko to contract extension",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/official-schalke-04-sign-still-hungry-edin-dzeko-to-contract-extension",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-03T13:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/official-schalke-04-sign-still-133000412.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Schalke 04 have secured the services of veteran striker Edin Džeko for the upcoming 2026/27 Bundesliga season, following a series of recent setbacks. The German club announced the signing of the 40-year-old Bosnian international, who will continue wearing the coveted number 10 shirt. Džeko's contract extension includes a one-year deal that ends in summer 2027, with an annual base salary of approximately €900,000. Performance-related bonuses could further boost his earnings to €1.3 million. Džeko's signing comes at a crucial time for Schalke, who have recently experienced setbacks, including Robin Gosens' thigh injury and the collapse of a proposed €5m move for Jesper Lindstrøm from Napoli. Despite these challenges, Džeko's experience, leadership, and goal-scoring prowess will be invaluable to the newly promoted club as they aim to maintain their status in the top flight of German football.",
  "summary": "Schalke 04 have offset a pair of significant setbacks by officially confirming that veteran striker Edin Džeko will remain in Gelsenkirchen for the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign.The Royal Blues began M...",
  "key_points": [
    "Schalke signs 40-year-old Edin Džeko for 2026/27 season.",
    "Contract extension includes one-year deal, €900,000 base salary.",
    "Džeko's experience crucial for newly promoted Schalke."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Edin Džeko's contract extension bolsters Schalke 04's attacking options and provides a much-needed boost of experience and leadership as they fight to stay in the Bundesliga.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Ex-Man City striker Dzeko, 40, pens new Schalke deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/ex-man-city-striker-dzeko-40-pens-new-schalke-deal",
        "published": "2026-08-03T15:37:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Ex-Man City striker Dzeko, 40, pens new Schalke deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/ex-man-city-striker-dzeko-40-pens-new-schalke-deal",
        "published": "2026-08-04T00:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}