What happened. Edin Džeko spoke to the press for the first time since rejoining Schalke, expressing his passion and commitment to the club after helping them secure promotion on loan last season.

Džeko had other options in the summer but chose Schalke.
He spoke with coach Miron Muslić and other officials before deciding.
His family will move to Germany to support him.

“I still have a passion for football and remain hungry.”
— Edin Džeko

Džeko aims to use his Bundesliga experience to help Schalke in their first season back in the top flight.

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