Erik Engelhardt, a 28-year-old German centre-forward, has signed a new contract with Energie Cottbus that is valid until 2028 and includes an option for 2029. The extension was made early during summer preparation because Engelhardt had received several offers from other clubs, according to BILD information. The club's aim was to prevent Engelhardt from entering the next season without a valid contract. Engelhardt is a German youth international (U19), and according to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €650k.