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Gelsenkirchen/Dubrovnik – Superstar Edin Dzeko (40) has been without a contract since July 1 and is currently on a well-earned holiday. However, Dzeko had an important work meeting in Dubrovnik, Croatia. According to SPORT BILD, Schalke sports boss Frank Baumann (50) flew to the “Pearl of the Adriatic” to talk with the striker about a new contract with Royal Blue.
Bauman’s visit to Dubrovnik
The international star featured for the Revier club in the final second half of the season and played a pivotal role in the return to the Bundesliga, scoring six goals and providing three assists. Schalke wants to convince him to continue working in Gelsenkirchen. But with clear instructions.
IMAGE white: During the conversation, Dzeko made it clear to Baumann that he could easily imagine continuing his career, despite his advanced age in football. However, he made no promises. He asked for time to consider whether Schalke should be the final stage of his illustrious career.
Dzeko enjoys the sun with his wife Amra
Dzeko will receive a salary of 1.3 million euros
The ball is in his court. Baumann once again put on the table the final figures that Schalke can offer. Dzeko himself could significantly increase his salary. The basic salary should be around 900,000 euros, taking into account bonuses (for missions and successes) he can easily surpass the million mark.
This way, Dzeko could rise to the ranks of the richest – and end up earning around 1.3 million euros a year. Captain Kenan Karaman (32) and Captain Kenan Karaman (32) are also in this salary range. Robin Gosens (32 years old) who recently joined the club of his heart.
The Bosnian is due to join the team in August.
Dzeko’s potential return to action is scheduled for early August. Baumann and company don’t want to put him under time pressure; the striker must think of all the peace with his family. However, with an important addition that Baumann told him: if Schalke find another available striker and immediate reinforcement, the Royal Blues will contact him immediately – and in this case will be asked to make a short-term decision. The team’s budget (almost 40 million euros) is limited and every personnel appointment must be carefully considered.
Dzeko’s future decision is getting closer every day.