Celtic Have Something Special in Mika Baur as Jürgen Klopp’s Stunning Verdict Says It All

There are international call-ups that look good on a player’s CV, and then there are moments that suggest a footballer’s career may be moving onto an entirely different level.

For Celtic midfielder Mika Baur, his Germany debut certainly belongs in the second category.

The 22-year-old has now taken the enormous step from Celtic to senior international football with Germany, and the praise coming from Jürgen Klopp makes the story even more exciting for Celtic supporters.

Jürgen Klopp’s verdict on Celtic’s Mika Baur

Klopp’s assessment of Baur is perhaps the biggest compliment the young midfielder could receive at this stage of his career.

The German boss has spoken enthusiastically about Baur’s qualities, describing him as a “wonderful footballer” and highlighting his intelligence, technical ability and attitude.

Klopp has also discussed Baur’s versatility, with the Celtic midfielder capable of operating as a number six, eight or ten.

That flexibility could prove hugely valuable for Celtic.

This is not simply hype surrounding a promising youngster. Baur has now forced his way into the senior Germany picture, and Klopp clearly believes there is considerably more to come.

A remarkable rise for Baur

What makes Baur’s progress particularly impressive is the speed at which everything has happened.

Celtic brought him to Glasgow as a highly promising young German midfielder with significant development still ahead of him.

Now he is a senior German international.

That is a considerable achievement for any 22-year-old, particularly given the extraordinary competition for places that traditionally exists within German football.

His international breakthrough should also give Baur enormous confidence when he returns to Celtic.

Celtic could have a serious player

For Celtic, this should be viewed as hugely positive news.

Baur is still developing. He is nowhere near the finished article, yet he is already attracting the attention and praise of a manager with Klopp’s experience at the highest level of European football.

Klopp has worked with Champions League winners and some outstanding midfielders throughout his managerial career. His assessment of Baur therefore carries considerable weight.

The exciting part is what comes next

Celtic supporters have only seen the beginning of Baur’s journey in Glasgow.

The challenge now is to turn his obvious potential into consistent performances in green and white.

If Celtic can provide Baur with the platform to develop, they could have an outstanding young midfielder on their hands.

Germany have already recognised his ability.

Jürgen Klopp clearly recognises it too.

Now Celtic supporters can look forward to discovering just how far Mika Baur can go.