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Veteran Striker Edin Dzeko Joins Schalke for Promotion Push

1/23/2026

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Edin Dzeko, the 39-year-old Bosnian striker, signed a short-term deal with Schalke 04 from Fiorentina until the end of the season to help Schalke win promotion from the 2. Bundesliga.
Schalke 04 currently leads the 2. Bundesliga.
Schalke has scored only 22 goals, highlighting their offensive struggles.
Edin Dzeko's history in Germany, including a Bundesliga title with Wolfsburg, suggests his experience could bolster Schalke's attack as they pursue promotion.

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Edin Dzeko, the 39-year-old Bosnian striker, signed a short-term deal with Schalke 04 from Fiorentina until the end of the season to help Schalke win promotion from the 2. Bundesliga.
Schalke 04 currently leads the 2. Bundesliga.
Schalke has scored only 22 goals, highlighting their offensive struggles.
Edin Dzeko's history in Germany, including a Bundesliga title with Wolfsburg, suggests his experience could bolster Schalke's attack as they pursue promotion.