Edin Dzeko, 40, has signed a one‑year extension with Bundesliga side Schalke after joining the club on a free transfer in January 2026 from Italian side Fiorentina. He helped the squad regain promotion to the top tier and now promises to keep the momentum going.

Dzeko praised the return to the Bundesliga as one of the highlights of his career, saying it was “unbelievable” and that football has always driven him. He remains hungry and aims to contribute in the upcoming season, having already scored six goals in 11 Bundesliga 2 matches.

The veteran forward last played in the Bundesliga during the 2010‑11 campaign with Wolfsburg, leaving for a fee of 27m to join Manchester City. Former Schalke defender Klaus Fichtel holds the league’s oldest‑player record at 43 years and 184 days, while Claudio Pizarro is the oldest goalscorer at 40 years and 227 days.

Schalke director of football Youri Mulder said, “Our conversations over the past few weeks made it clear that Dzeko is still as hungry as ever. We therefore believe that he can help us in the Bundesliga too.”