Overview
- Multiple outlets report talks are advanced and Sky places the chance of Džeko signing again at about 80–90 percent, with a formal answer expected by early August.
- German media say Schalke have offered a one-year contract with a reported base salary near €900,000 and performance bonuses that could raise total pay to about €1.3 million.
- Schalke’s free signing of defender Maximilian Wöber from Leeds was structured around performance payments, a move reported to have created financial leeway for Džeko’s wages.
- Džeko joined in January and contributed six goals and three assists in 11 appearances to help secure Schalke’s promotion, and he became the oldest scorer in 2. Bundesliga history on his debut.
- Club officials remain cautious: sporting board member Frank Baumann says negotiations are mainly about contractual details and no agreement is guaranteed while coach Miron Mušlic has said Schalke want experienced leaders.