If you thought Edin Džeko was going to wind down his career with some beachside farewells and easy strolls in the Bosnian league or even the Croatian coast, think again. The Bosnian legend has just agreed to take his talents to Florence.
Yep, the big man is headed to Fiorentina, not for a nostalgic swansong, but for a two-year contract packed with purpose and bonuses.
Edin Džeko Joins Fiorentina at 39
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Džeko has already shaken hands on the deal and will put pen to paper very soon. The contract reportedly runs until summer 2027 and will see him earn a cool €2 million a year, with performance-based bonuses riding shotgun.
Let that sink in, Džeko at 39 is still getting Serie A-level paychecks and not just for showing up. That tells you everything you need to know about the man’s ambition, fitness, and that evergreen knack for scoring goals.
99 appearances, 46 goals, and 18 assists in two seasons for Fenerbahçe
Coming off a highly productive stint at Fenerbahçe, 99 appearances, 46 goals, and 18 assists in two seasons, Džeko’s move to Fiorentina feels less like a career wind-down and more like the next challenge in a storybook career. One that includes spells at Željezničar, Wolfsburg, City, Roma, Inter, and now a purple patch (pun intended) with the Viola.
And before we forget, 141 caps and 68 goals for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
That’s not just legendary, that’s untouchable.
As for the long-rumoured move to Hajduk Split? Yeah, no chance. Lovely weather and all, but Fiorentina’s financial package blew that dream out of the Adriatic. You don’t pay retirement wages to a striker who’s still banging them in like he’s 29.
So buckle up Serie A defenders, the Diamond from Sarajevo is back in Italy. And he’s not here for vibes. He’s here for goals.
