Mika Baur has received his first call-up to the Germany national team. The Celtic midfielder was named in Jurgen Klopp's squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against the Netherlands, Greece and Serbia.
Baur joined Celtic from Paderborn for around £4 million in the summer. He scored the only goal in a 1-0 win away to St Johnstone earlier this month, a result that helped the club maintain its perfect start to the Premiership season.
Jurgen Klopp, who succeeded Julian Nagelsmann as Germany coach after their 2026 World Cup exit, gave his assessment of the 24-year-old. "I consider him really exciting," Klopp said. "He’s absolutely up for it."
The call-up arrives as Celtic prepare for a key Old Firm derby. The team sits first in the Premiership with 18 points from six wins, five points clear of second-placed Rangers. Their next match is at home to Rangers on Sunday, 20 September, a chance to respond after a 3-0 defeat in the last meeting.
Meanwhile, Celtic winger Yang is aiming to help South Korea win the Asian Cup. The 24-year-old provided an assist in a 4-1 win over Qatar earlier this week, though he admitted he was unsatisfied with his own performance. Yang also reflected on the national team's recent World Cup disappointment. "I am still very upset with our results at the World Cup," Yang said.
South Korea failed to progress from their group at the 2026 tournament, beating the Czech Republic but losing to South Africa and Mexico. The team's round-of-32 exit prompted the coaching change that brought Klopp to the Germany job after two and a half years out of club management.
Baur's international recognition shows the growing profile of Celtic's squad. The club's recent form shows three wins and two losses from the last five games, with the next fixture details available on the fixtures page. Celtic's top scorer this season is C. Durán with three goals.
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