Edin Džeko Leaves Fiorentina for Schalke on Short-Term Deal as 1,200 Fans Welcome Him
Schalke say his leadership will bolster a promotion push.
Overview
- Around 1,200 supporters attended Džeko’s first training session on Friday, with the club reporting a rush on jerseys bearing his name and number.
- Schalke confirmed the 39-year-old will wear No. 10 and is signed for the remaining 16 matches of the season.
- Reports indicate a six-month contract with an option to extend if promotion is achieved and a compensation fee of about €1 million.
- Sporting director Youri Mulder cited Džeko’s experience and target-man profile as Schalke seek more goals while leading the 2. Bundesliga by four points.
- Džeko made limited appearances at Fiorentina but became the Conference League’s oldest scorer, and he aims for more minutes ahead of Bosnia’s World Cup playoffs in March.