Fenerbahce sign Edin Dzeko on free transfer as Inter career ends with Champions League final heartbreak

• Dzeko ends Italian sojourn
• Set to join Fenerbahce
• Will reportedly sign a two-year deal

WHAT HAPPENED? The 37-year-old frontman is set to begin a new chapter in his playing career after ending his stint with Inter which finished with a Champions League final heartbreak against Manchester City. The Turkish giant will reportedly sign him on a two-year contract which will see him stay at the club until the summer of 2025 and will earn around €4 million net plus add-ons, along with a substantial sign-on bonus. This move will help him continue to ply his trade in Europe as Fenerbahce will be competing in the Europa Conference League qualifiers with the aim to seal a group stage berth.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Dzeko's contract with the Nerazzurri is set to end this month and despite being reportedly offered a one-year extension, the Bosnian international chose to seek a new challenge as he was asked to take a pay cut. He scored 14 goals and provided five assists for Inter across all competitions in the 2022-23 season.

WHAT THEY SAID?: "To inform. World-famous striker Edin Dzeko will come to Istanbul to pass the health checks and complete the transfer negotiations. We present it to the public," announced Fenerbahce on social media.

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WHAT NEXT? Dzeko has already flown to Istanbul and after completing his medical will sign for Fenerbahce.