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Atromitos signs Icelandic defender Hörður Magnússon until 2028
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Atromitos signs Icelandic defender Hörður Magnússon until 2028

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Atromitos FC signed Icelandic central defender Hörður Magnússon to a contract until summer 2028.
  • Magnússon, who previously played for Levadiakos and Panathinaikos, is Atromitos' first signing for the new season.
  • The 31-year-old defender brings international experience, having played for Iceland's national team and clubs like CSKA Moscow and Bristol City.

Greek football club Atromitos has secured its first signing for the upcoming season, bringing in Icelandic central defender Hörður Magnússon on a contract running until the summer of 2028. The Peristeri-based team views this as a significant reinforcement, with the experienced player expected to bolster their defense.

First signing for our team Hörður Magnússon!

— Atromitos FCOfficial club announcement of the transfer.

Magnússon joins Atromitos after a positive season with Levadiakos. This move marks his third stint in Greece, having previously played for Panathinaikos. Despite interest from Aris Thessaloniki, Magnússon opted to remain in Athens, with Atromitos' presented prospects playing a key role in his decision.

The club officially announced the acquisition, highlighting Magnússon as their "first signing for our team." The Icelandic international, born in 1993, is a left-footed defender who has been playing in Greece since the summer of 2022. Last season, he was a key player for Levadiakos.

I am very happy that everything went well and now I am a footballer for Atromitos.

— Hörður MagnússonMagnússon's first statement after signing with the club.

Magnússon's career began in Iceland before he moved to Juventus at 18. He also had loan spells at Spezia and Cesena. In 2016, he transferred to Bristol City, making 61 appearances over two years, before joining CSKA Moscow in 2018. There, he became a prominent figure, playing 93 matches and scoring five goals across domestic leagues and the Champions League.

I have been in Greece for many years and I know that Atromitos is one of the most organized teams in the Super League, always having high goals and the way the club officials approached me made the difference.

— Hörður MagnússonMagnússon explaining his decision to join Atromitos.

Internationally, Magnússon is a significant player for Iceland, with 54 caps for his national team. He recently featured in friendlies against Japan and Argentina. Upon signing, he expressed his happiness and confidence in Atromitos, citing the club's organization, high ambitions, and the approach of its officials as decisive factors. He noted that while other offers were available, Atromitos felt like the right choice for his career.

We had other proposals from Greece and abroad, but from the moment Atromitos emerged, I really wanted to come because I knew it was the right choice for me.

— Hörður MagnússonMagnússon discussing his transfer options.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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