Schalke 04 offers Edin Džeko contract extension through 2027 with raised salary

Schalke 04 is preparing for the upcoming Bundesliga season and has put forward a new contract for veteran striker Edin Džeko. The 40‑year‑old Bosnian, who helped the club secure promotion, is being offered a deal running to 2027 and a significant wage increase – from the current roughly €50,000 per month to an estimated €1.5 million per year. Džeko has said he will decide after the 2026 World Cup, where he will represent Bosnia‑Herzegovina. Club officials, including sport director Frank Baumann, stress Džeko’s importance on‑ and off‑the pitch, calling him a key influence for younger players and a marketing asset. The negotiations continue alongside plans to strengthen other areas of the squad.