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12 clusters · 65 sources · 57 days · First seen about 2 months ago · Last updated 1 day ago

Categories: SPORTS

Schalke 04 extends Dzeko, Ayhan contracts

Entities: Edin Džeko · Miron Muslić · Frank Baumann · FC Schalke 04 · Schalke 04

Overview

In late July 2026 Schalke 04 kept reshaping its squad ahead of a return to the Bundesliga. On 26 July the club confirmed veteran Bosnian striker Edin Džeko on a one‑year deal to June 2027 with a base salary of about €900 000, potentially rising to €1.3 million through bonuses. Džeko rejected offers from Serie A, MLS and other German sides, and coach Miron Muslić praised his leadership after six goals and three assists in 11 promotion matches. A medical examination was scheduled before the contract was formally signed.

Two days later a loan for Danish winger Jesper Lindström from Napoli was completed, adding depth on the flanks.

On 28 July the club announced that 19‑year‑old centre‑back Mertcan Ayhan had extended his contract until 30 June 2030 with no release clause. The academy graduate, younger brother of international Kaan Ayhan, had made 29 appearances in the previous season, cementing his place in the first‑team defence. Youri Mulder highlighted Ayhan’s identification with the club, while sport director Frank Baumann reiterated Džeko’s experience as vital for Bundesliga survival.

Schalke also completed the signing of former international left‑back Robin Gosens, on a deal that includes a purchase obligation triggered only if the club avoids relegation. The combined moves were described as essential for the team’s push to remain in Germany’s top flight.

Coverage disagrees

Sources make claims that cannot both be true. CLSTR reports the disagreement; it does not decide who is right.

"Edin Džo signed a one‑year contract with Schalke 04 with a base salary of about €900,000, potentially rising to €1.3 million with bonuses." (FC Schalke 04)

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"Edin Džeko will sign a new one‑year contract with Schalke 04 until June 2027." (multiple)

The first claim says Džeko will sign a one‑year contract that runs until June 2027, while the second claim says he signed a standard one‑year contract (implied 2024‑2025), making the contract duration

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[DISPUTED] Edin Džeko will sign a new one‑year contract with Schalke 04 until June 2027. (multiple)
[DISPUTED] Edin Džo signed a one‑year contract with Schalke 04 with a base salary of about €900,000, potentially rising to €1.3 million with bonuses. (FC Schalke 04)
[● 16 SOURCES] Džeko scored six goals and made three assists in eleven matches in the second half of the season, helping Schalke earn promotion. (multiple)
[● 16 SOURCES] Edin Džeko is 40 years old. (positive)
[● 14 SOURCES] Edin Džeko is close to signing a one‑year contract with Schalke 04. (positive)
[● 11 SOURCES] Edin Džeko’s previous contract expired on 1 July, leaving him a free agent. (multiple)
[● 6 SOURCES] Schalke freed budget for Džeko’s contract by signing defender Maximilian Wöber on a free transfer. (multiple)
[● 5 SOURCES] Schalke sports director Frank Baumann traveled to Dubrovnik to discuss the contract with Džeko. (multiple)
[● 4 SOURCES] Coach Miron Muslić hinted at Džeko’s return after a 3‑1 friendly win over Fagiano Okayama. (positive)
[● 4 SOURCES] Mertcan Ayhan signed a contract with FC Schalke 04 until 30 June 2030. (FC Schalke 04)
[● 4 SOURCES] The Ayhan contract contains no release clause. (FC Schalke 04)
[● 4 SOURCES] Mertcan Ayhan signed a contract with Schalke 04 until 30 June 2030.

Timeline

1 day ago

[SPORTS] 10 sources
Edin Dzeko and Mertcan Ayhan sign contracts through 2030 with Schalke
Schalke 04 extended defender Mertcan Ayhan’s contract to 2030 (no release clause) and signed veteran striker Edin Dzeko on a one‑year deal worth up to €1.3 m, aiming to boost its Bundesliga campaign.
4 days ago

[SPORTS] 43 sources
Edin Dzeko signs new one‑year contract with Schalke 04
Edin Džeko, 40, signs a one‑year contract with Schalke 04 (to 2027), rejecting Serie A/MLS offers; salary €900k‑€1.3 m, budget freed by Maximilian Wöber.
6 days ago

[SPORTS] 8 sources
Schalke 04 faces squad trim as Moussa Sylla stays and Edin Dzeko's contract hangs in balance
Schalke 04 may cut fringe players as Moussa Sylla stays, while talks continue over Edin Dzeko’s contract, with both outcomes uncertain for the club’s next season.
9 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Edin Džeko negotiates new contract with Schalke in Dubrovnik
Edin Džeko, free agent, met Schalke’s Frank Baumann in Dubrovnik; the club offered €900k base (up to €1.3m with bonuses) and wants a decision by early August.
11 days ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Edin Džeko's contract talks with Schalke 04 stall over salary demands
Edin Džeko’s salary demands have stalled his contract renewal with Schalke 04; the club cites finances and injury concerns, and no deal is yet in sight.
20 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Schalke 04 confirms four player exits as Dzeko's future debated
Four Schalke transfer targets—Mensah, Havel, Sinani, Behrens—have joined other clubs, while the club evaluates veteran striker Edin Dzeko’s contract amid injury concerns.
23 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Edin Dzeko's Future at Schalke 04 Uncertain After Contract Expiry
Edin Dzeko (40), Bosnia’s record scorer, is out of contract with Schalke 04 after a strong but injury‑marred return that helped the club gain promotion. The club must decide on a new deal as he recovers from a
28 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Schalke 04 debates Edin Dzeko’s future after World Cup injury
Edin Dzeko’s World Cup thigh injury and expired contract have Schalke 04 weighing a risky renewal for the 40‑year‑old Bosnian striker.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Schalke debates keeping veteran striker Edin Dzeko, legends weigh in
Legends Klaus Fischer and Klaus Fichtel discuss Edin Dzeko’s possible contract extension as Schalke 04 evaluates options, amid broader club updates.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Edin Dzeko's future at Schalke clouded as he hints at retirement
Mats Hummels lauds Schalke striker Edin Dzeko as a favourite, while Dzeko hints his playing career may end soon, leaving his future at the newly promoted club uncertain.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Edin Džeko contract extension talks spark salary hike at Schalke 04
Schalke 04 is negotiating a new deal for Edin Džeko, aiming to boost his salary to about €1.5 million a year to keep the striker after his key role in the club’s promotion and amid his upcoming World Cup duties
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Schalke 04 offers Edin Džeko contract extension through 2027 with raised salary
Schalke 04 has offered striker Edin Džeko a new contract until 2027 with a substantial salary rise, pending his decision after the 2026 World Cup.

Sources

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