"I’m thinking about my future every day" – 40-year-old Edin Džeko weighs up next move after Schalke fairy tale
"I’m thinking about my future every day" – 40-year-old Edin Džeko weighs up next move after Schalke fairy tale After joining Schalke 04 on a free transfer from Fiorentina in January, Edin Džeko has played a key role in securing promotion to the Bundesliga for the Gelsenkirchen side, scoring six goals and providing three assists in 10 appearances in Germany's second division. With Džeko’s contract expiring this summer, the former Manchester City forward has a tough decision to make: will he hang up his boots after representing Bosnia & Herzegovina at the World Cup, play one more season with Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga, or go somewhere else? Speaking at a media roundtable on Friday attended by Bulinews.
com , Džeko said he has been giving a lot of thought to what comes next, but that talks with Schalke will be crucial before any final decision is made. “Let's see if I'm going to play in the Bundesliga next year. It's amazing for Schalke to be back in the Bundesliga, which is where I believe they should always be.
That's what I said when I arrived here too,” Džeko said. “I'm thinking about my future every day. We'll see.
I have to talk to Schalke about their plans first, and then we'll decide. ” "Even better than expected" The Bosnian striker also had the option to join Paris FC in January, but ultimately chose Schalke – a decision he doesn't regret. Džeko hit the ground running after his January move – a period that put him in great shape to help Bosnia & Herzegovina beat Wales and Italy in the World Cup play-offs in March to seal qualification for this summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
“This is a great club with great fans. I can already see so much love for me; that's why I'm even more happy that I made the decision to come here. I have to say that everything that has happened in the last four months has been even better than expected,” Džeko said, looking back on his decision.