Overview
- Schalke completed and presented the free transfer of Dzeko from Fiorentina this week.
- Dzeko said he personally contacted Schalke and was committed to joining from the first conversation.
- Sporting director Frank Baumann called the deal a deliberate exception to the club’s winter plan, citing Dzeko’s finishing, hold-up play, and leadership.
- Dzeko insists he is “100 percent” fit and is eyeing a possible debut on Sunday against 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
- Bayern coach Vincent Kompany lauded Dzeko’s professionalism and past impact at Manchester City, comments delivered after a light-hearted press-room exchange.