NewzEdin Džeko has made his return to the Bundesliga as a striker for Schalke, marking his comeback 5,734 days after his previous appearance in the German top-flight division.
The 40-year-old forward secured his return to German football by appearing as a 14-minute substitute during a match against the side managed by Manuel Baum.
According to the league, the veteran frontman's latest appearance sets a notable milestone, creating another piece of Bundesliga history given his advanced age and the extensive time elapsed since his last game in the competition.
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