Edin Dzeko is quickly becoming Inter’s most reliable striker and with only six months left on his current contract, it’s unclear if he’ll stay with the Nerazzurri for next season.
The Bosnian forward joined the Milanese club in August 2021 from Roma in a deal worth around €2.8m, adding an experienced veteran to Simone Inzaghi’s squad. In his debut season, Dzeko netted 17 goals and provided 10 assists across 49 appearances, being an important member of the team.
Dzeko was again the difference maker in Inter’s key 1-0 win over Napoli on Wednesday, scoring a header just before the hour mark to guide the team to victory. Although Romelu Lukaku was brought back amid much fanfare in the summer, the Bosnian veteran is still proving himself to be the most reliable striker in the squad.
Calciomercato.com details how Dzeko turned down a recent contract offer from Inter, when they offered him a one-year deal with lower wages than what he currently earns. Although he refused the offer, the former Manchester City man does want to stay with the club and made his position clear.
Dzeko informed the Nerazzurri management that he’d be willing to sign a new one-year contract with the same figures as his current deal, and that he’d like to postpone talks until the end of the season.
The ball is now in Inter’s court and they must decide if they want to continue placing their trust in the Bosnian veteran or not.