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Germany call-up ‘doesn’t feel real’, says Celtic midfielder Mika Baur

Mika Baur has been included in Jurgen Klopp's Germany squad for the Nations League

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 8:42 AM
Germany call-up ‘doesn’t feel real’, says Celtic midfielder Mika Baur
Key Things to Know
  • Mika Baur stated his maiden Germany call-up "doesn't feel real" following his summer transfer to Celtic.
  • The 22-year-old midfielder was selected in Jurgen Klopp's Germany squad for the Nations League match against Serbia.
  • Baur signed for Celtic from German club Paderborn in August after earning promotion to the Bundesliga.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic midfielder Mika Baur admitted that his first Germany call-up "doesn't feel real" following his move to Glasgow. The 22-year-old was named in manager Jurgen Klopp's Germany squad for an upcoming Nations League match against Serbia in Munich, where he could make his senior international debut.

Baur joined Celtic from Paderborn in August after helping his former side earn promotion to the Bundesliga. The midfielder attributed his rapid development to improving off-the-ball aspects of his game, emphasizing his added focus on tackling, work rate, and physical challenges.

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