{
  "id": 85951,
  "title": "Edin Džeko signs new Schalke 04 contract",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/edin-dzeko-signs-new-schalke-04-contract",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-03T13:27:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/edin-d-eko-signs-schalke-132700331.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "FC Schalke 04 announced that veteran striker Edin Džeko has inked a new contract, extending his stay at the club until the summer of 2027. The 40-year-old joined Schalke on a short-term deal in January, and his performance during the initial four and a half months was highly commendable. According to Schalke director Youri Mulder, Džeko brought something special to the team, scoring six goals and providing three assists in 11 appearances last season. His contribution was pivotal, with Mulder noting that he was not only a key player but also a fan favorite, embodying the right personality to set an example both on and off the pitch. The recent discussions revealed that Džeko retains his competitive spirit, reaffirming Schalke's belief in his potential to excel in the Bundesliga. Džeko, who previously won the Bundesliga title with VfL Wolfsburg in 2009, expressed his enthusiasm about remaining with Schalke. Reflecting on his tenure at the club, he highlighted the fantastic team spirit and the immense fan support as among the highlights of his career. Džeko, wearing the number 10 shirt, reiterated his desire to continue aiding Schalke in their Bundesliga campaign.",
  "summary": "FC Schalke 04 have announced that Edin Džeko has signed a new contract with the club.The 40-year-old striker, who joined Schalke on a short-term deal in January, has extended his stay with the newly-...",
  "key_points": [
    "Edin Džeko signs new contract with Schalke until 2027.",
    "40-year-old joined Schalke in January 2023.",
    "Džeko scored 6 goals and provided 3 assists last season."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Edin Džeko's contract extension until 2027 cements his role as a key player and personality at Schalke 04, where his competitive spirit and experience are seen as assets.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}