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Celtic star Baur shares special moment with Klopp before historic Germany debut

Celtic star Mika Baur shares special moment with Jurgen Klopp before Germany debut

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 9:07 PM
Celtic star Baur shares special moment with Klopp before historic Germany debut
Key Things to Know
  • Celtic midfielder Mika Baur shared a touchline embrace with Jurgen Klopp before making his historic Germany debut.
  • Baur became the 1000th player to represent the German senior national team.
  • Germany defeated Serbia 2-0 in the Nations League with goals from Tom Bischof and Florian Wirtz.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic midfielder Mika Baur shared a touchline moment with Germany manager Jurgen Klopp before making his international debut against Serbia. The 22-year-old was introduced as a second-half substitute to play the final 14 minutes in a 2-0 Nations League victory. Klopp embraced Baur, kissed him on the cheek, and delivered final instructions prior to his introduction.

By taking the field, Baur became the 1000th player to represent the German senior national team. Germany secured the victory with goals from Tom Bischof and Florian Wirtz. Following his call-up, Baur credited his club move to Celtic for helping him earn a spot in Klopp's squad.

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