"But once in a while big transfers are made outside of the plastic clubs. One such example is the free transfer of Edin Džeko to 2. Bundesliga leaders Schalke 04. Under the new sporting management of Frank Baumann, the club have managed to convince the 39-year-old former Manchester City player (and Bundesliga champion with Wolfsburg in 2009) to return to Germany for the first time since leaving Wolfsburg in 2011."
"We always talk about this with Manuel Neuer, too, how they can be so fit at that age - that's professionalism. You never forget how to score goals. With his technique in the second division at Schalke, it could be very good, he could be a very important transfer for Schalke at this stage. Because he was so important in my career, I wish him the best."
January transfer windows in Germany are usually quiet as clubs prioritize financial responsibility amid widespread overspending risks. Clubs like TSG Hoffenheim, VfL Wolfsburg and RB Leipzig often make last-minute panic signings, while traditional clubs typically refrain. Edin Džeko joined 2. Bundesliga leaders Schalke 04 on a free transfer, returning to Germany for the first time since 2011. Schalke's sporting management under Frank Baumann secured the 39-year-old former Manchester City striker and 2009 Bundesliga champion with Wolfsburg. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany praised Džeko's professionalism, longevity and scoring ability and suggested Džeko could be a very important signing for Schalke.
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