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Schalke 04 extends Dzeko, Ayhan contracts

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Schalke 04 finalises Dzeko extension, signs Gosens extends Dzeko, Ayhan contracts

In late July 2026 Schalke 04 continued to reshape 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. Two days later, a A medical check examination was scheduled for Džeko and 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 Schalke the club announced that 19‑year‑old centre‑back Mertcan Ayhan had extended his contract until 30 June 2030 with no release clause, securing a home‑grown defender for the medium term. clause. The club 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 finalized completed the signing of former international left‑back Robin Gosens. The transfer involves no loan fee and Gosens, on a deal that includes a purchase obligation that will be triggered only if Schalke the club avoids relegation. Sports director Frank Baumann described the The combined moves – Džeko’s experience, Ayhan’s long‑term promise and Gosens’s versatility – were described as essential to for the team’s push for Bundesliga survival. to remain in Germany’s top flight.

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  1. 2026-07-30 01:53 UTC Schalke 04 extends Dzeko, Ayhan contracts
  2. 2026-07-30 01:52 UTC Schalke 04 finalises Dzeko extension, signs Gosens
  3. 2026-07-29 06:41 UTC Schalke 04 finalises Dzeko extension, completes loan
  4. 2026-07-27 09:19 UTC Schalke 04 Dzeko signs one‑year extension
  5. 2026-07-26 23:13 UTC Schalke 04 Dzeko signs one‑year extension
  6. 2026-07-26 15:37 UTC Schalke 04 Dzeko contract near finalisation
  7. 2026-07-26 12:17 UTC Schalke 04 Džeko contract talks near resolution
  8. 2026-07-26 07:34 UTC Schalke 04 Džeko contract talks near resolution

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