Overview

• The club announced on July 25 that it has extended Atik’s contract ahead of schedule without disclosing the new term.
• Coach Markus Fiedler hailed Atik as a vital figure with shared ambitions for future success, while managing director Otmar Schork underscored his leadership role.
• Since joining in January 2021, Atik has amassed 49 goals and 55 assists in 144 competitive games for the 2. Bundesliga side.
• Last season he delivered 13 goal contributions in 24 league matches amid reported interest from Hannover 96 under former coach Christian Titz.
• Atik described 1. FC Magdeburg as his “Herzensverein” and vowed to create more special moments alongside the club’s fans.