Schalke 04 has an offer ready for Džeko, the decision on another season and accepting lower wages is up to the Dragon!

(Patria) - While Edin Džeko is fully focused on Bosnia and Herzegovina's performance at the World Cup, in Gelsenkirchen they are closely monitoring every development regarding the future of their most experienced striker.

The question of the Dragons' captain's stay has become one of the key issues in planning the next season for Schalke 04. His decision could significantly impact the club's activities during the summer transfer window, especially when it comes to filling attacking positions.

In the ranks of the Bundesliga returnees, there is optimism that the collaboration could continue. Sporting director Frank Baumann emphasized that the club still sees Džeko as an important part of the project.

According to German Sport Bild, Schalke has already prepared a concrete offer for an extension. The Bosnian striker has been offered a new contract that would keep him at the club until the summer of 2027, reports N1.

However, negotiations are not without challenges. Schalke's financial capabilities remain limited, which is why the club cannot offer wages that would match Džeko's status and reputation. As with his arrival in Gelsenkirchen last winter, any continuation of the collaboration would involve significantly lower earnings.

German media also report that Džeko could accept a different role in the team next season, namely the status of an experienced option off the bench who would tip the balance in key moments of matches with his quality and experience.

The final decision, however, will not be made soon. Džeko has postponed all talks about his club future until after the World Cup, where he wants to focus entirely on the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.

Although numerous signals suggest he could play another season, German media remind that the possibility of ending his rich playing career after the World Cup is still not entirely ruled out. For now, both Schalke and its fans can only wait for the decision of the man who has been the face of Bosnian football for years.