Edin Dzeko has spoken about his experience at ACF Fiorentina, criticizing the lack of playing time and continuity. The Bosnian striker explained that he was not happy in Florence and sought a new destination. In an interview with Marca, Dzeko reviewed some moments of his recent career, including his time in Florence before transferring to Schalke. Among the topics discussed were the decisive match against Italy for the 2026 World Cup qualification and his current situation in Germany. But it was the passage on Fiorentina that caught attention. Džeko explained openly the reason for his discontent in Florence: 'I wasn't happy. I needed to play more. Obviously, I wanted to help Schalke return to the Bundesliga, but my attention was focused on preparing for the playoffs against Wales and Italy.' Words that tell the discomfort experienced by the Bosnian striker, who hoped to have more playing time and continuity. The lack of playing time influenced his choices, leading him to seek a new destination to arrive in the best conditions for his national team commitments. The arrival at Schalke allowed him to regain confidence and continuity, while the adventure at Fiorentina will remain one of the less happy chapters of his long Italian career.