EDIN DZEKO has agreed to join Turkish giants Fenerbahce on a two-year deal.
The 37-year-old started in Inter Milan’s Champions League final clash with Manchester City in Istanbul but was unable to guide the Serie A side to victory.
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Dzeko’s contract was left to expire after he rejected Inter’s offer of a one-year extension.
The Bosnian striker arrived back in Istanbul overnight, where he will sign his contract with Fenerbahce.
Dzeko scored 31 goals in 101 appearances for Inter over the past two seasons.
He scored 14 goals in 52 appearances last term as Inter won the Italian cup and reached the final of the Champions League under Simone Inzaghi.
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The former Manchester City frontman will earn around £3.5m plus add-ons, and a substantial signing-on bonus.
Inter have already drawn up a list of replacements which reportedly includes Arsenal ace Folarin Balogun.
Romelu Lukaku is one potential option having returned to Chelsea following the conclusion of his loan spell at Inter.
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But bitter rivals AC Milan are also reportedly preparing a shock move to sign the Belgian ace.
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Across Dkezo’s four seasons at City he won five trophies, scoring 72 goals between 2011 and 2015.
The striker played an essential role in City’s first Premier League triumph, scoring the stoppage-time equaliser that made the victory over QPR possible on the final day.
