German side FC Schalke 04 have offered veteran striker Edin Džeko a contract extension until 2027, though the 40-year-old will wait until after international duty to decide his future.
Bosnia and Herzegovina have become the first nation to name their complete 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with 40-year-old striker Edin Džeko set to captain the side in what could be a historic tournament for veteran players.
FC Schalke 04 skipper Kenan Karaman has praised veteran striker Edin Džeko as ‘world class’ following their immediate return to the Bundesliga as 2. Bundesliga champions.
Veteran striker Edin Džeko refuses to confirm whether he will remain at FC Schalke 04 next season, stating he will only make a decision after representing Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup.
FC Schalke 04 have secured an immediate return to the German top flight after captain Kenan Karaman’s solitary goal sealed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf at the Veltins-Arena.
FC Schalke 04 can seal an immediate return to the Bundesliga with victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf, though head coach Miron Muslić has pleaded with supporters to avoid pitch invasions for safety reasons.