Dzeko signs one-year contract extension with Schalke
Veteran Bosnia and Herzegovina striker Edin Dzeko has signed a one-year contract extension with Schalke after helping the club win promotion back to the Bundesliga.
The German club announced the new deal on Monday.
Dzeko, 40, joined Schalke on a free transfer in January and played a key role in the team’s return to Germany’s top division after three seasons in the second tier.
He scored six goals in 11 Bundesliga 2 matches to help Schalke secure promotion.
Speaking after signing the extension, Dzeko said helping Schalke return to the Bundesliga was one of the highlights of his career.
“Football has made me happy throughout my life. I still have the desire to play, and I want to help the team in the Bundesliga,” he said.
Dzeko captained Bosnia and Herzegovina at the recent World Cup.
He is expected to make his first Bundesliga appearance since leaving Wolfsburg for Manchester City in 2011 when Schalke begin their league season against Augsburg on August 30.
The experienced forward has also played for Roma, Inter Milan and Fenerbahce during his career.
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