A historic contract

At 40, when many are already winding down in the senior ranks or enjoying retirement, Edin Dzeko decided to throw logic out the window. The Bosnian striker signed his renewal with Schalke 04 until the summer of 2027, which means he will face his 23rd season as a professional. The Gelsenkirchen club made it official, confirming that the veteran striker will continue to be the face of the team after having been a key player in returning this historic giant to the Bundesliga

Full confidence and an unforgettable World Cup

The Bosnian has just scored six goals and provided three assists in the second division, making it clear that his status has no expiration date. His compatriot and coach, Miron Muslic, had a lot to do with it. He gave him the green light and promised him a central place in the team's lineup for the future.

As if that weren't enough, Dzeko has just lived a dream, leading Bosnia and Herzegovina in its first World Cup after knocking out a powerhouse like Italy. At the biggest event, he started in all three group games, provided one assist, and bowed out with his head held high in the round of 16

A career marked by titles

To talk about Dzeko is to review the great history of European soccer. He has played for Wolfsburg, Manchester City, Roma, Inter, Fenerbahçe, and Fiore. His trophy case has it all: a Bundesliga, two Premier League titles, and that Champions League final that narrowly slipped away with Inter in 2023. Now, with the Bundesliga 2 title under his belt, the Bosnian is preparing to show that at 40 he is more relevant than ever

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