At 39, Edin Džeko isn’t ready to slow down just yet. The seasoned Bosnian striker has signed a one-year deal with Fiorentina, with an option to extend for a further season. After leaving Fenerbahçe on a free transfer, Džeko returns to familiar territory in Italy, where he previously shone for both Roma and Inter Milan.
This move sees Fiorentina banking on Džeko’s enduring quality and remarkable longevity. While some strikers fade by their mid-thirties, Džeko remains a consistent presence in front of goal. His 21-goal haul in 53 appearances across all competitions for Fenerbahçe last season speaks volumes about his fitness, technical sharpness, and eye for goal, even under the demands of José Mourinho’s system.
Fiorentina, who are eager to bolster their attacking options after narrowly missing out on silverware in recent seasons, will hope Džeko’s blend of experience and goal-scoring instinct adds a new dimension to Vincenzo Italiano’s side. His aerial presence, hold-up play, and knack for clutch goals could prove invaluable in tight Serie A contests or deep European runs.
For Džeko, this marks another chapter in an impressive career that began in Sarajevo with Željezničar. After stints in the Czech Republic with Ústí nad Labem and Teplice, he rose to prominence at Wolfsburg, leading the Bundesliga side to a historic title in 2009. His £27 million switch to Manchester City in 2011 saw him play a key role in their rise to Premier League dominance, before he returned to Italy for productive spells at Roma and Inter.
Internationally, he’s been a talisman for Bosnia and Herzegovina, earning 141 caps, scoring 68 goals, and assisting 29 more—undeniably one of the greatest players his country has ever produced.
Džeko’s arrival at Fiorentina is more than just a headline-grabbing move for an aging star; it’s a calculated bet on a player who continues to deliver, year after year. If his time in Turkey is anything to go by, Serie A defenders should be on alert—Džeko isn’t finished yet.
