Nicolas Kuhn turns Celtic transfer powerbroker as he uses agents to help sell star on 'incredible' Hoops move
Celtic have made their latest summer transfer move in midfield.
New Celtic signing Mika Baur says former star Nicolas Kuhn proved key in his decision to join the Hoops.
Martin O’Neill’s side have made the German midfielder who shone for Paderborn their fourth summer signing after attackers Camillo Duran, Kasper Hogh and Hasseim Hassan. He has been added to the Premiership champions’ ranks ahead of a Champions League play-off doubler header with LASK of Austria beginning next week and Kohn has turned a key transfer cog for his ex-side.
He left in 2025 for Como in Italy’s Serie A but the German winger has kept his Hoops stint close to heart. Sharing the same agency, the winger agreed to get in touch with Baur through their shared representatives, and couldn’t have been more glowing on Celtic. That’s helped sell the new recruit on moving to Glasgow ahead of this weekend’s Premier Sports Cup last 16 tie vs Dundee United.
What did Nicolas Kuhn say about Mika Baur joining Celtic?
Baur told club media: “It’s absolutely the right move. It's a great club and I’ve heard incredible things about the fans. Celtic are the champions. I want to win something, and I think I'm in the right place for it. I’m in the same agency as Nicolas Kuhn so I called him to ask a couple of questions and he was so positive. He said, if you have the chance, just do it. He couldn’t explain it because, he said, you have to feel it, but he told me it was incredible. And after the call with him, I was sure.
“I remember a Champions League night against Leipzig. I watched it on TV, on the couch at home, and you could feel it and see it, the emotions in the stadium. That's what I'm here for. That's why everyone is playing football. You want to play in big stadiums in front of a big crowd. It's different, but I think I'm ready for it. So I'm looking forward to it.
“I think I can be a playmaker. I love to have the ball at my feet, always be there and not be scared to take it. I think I’m a player who is a very confident, a good technical player and I always leave my heart on the field. Everyone can expect that. I’ve had a good pre-season with good matches and tough training sessions, everything. So, I'm in good shape and I'm ready to go.”
Martin O’Neill on Celtic’s latest signing
Boss O’Neill said of the move: “I am delighted that we have been able to bring Mika to Celtic. He is a player with some excellent attributes, great technical ability, he will be important in linking our play and he has real versatility too. Having spoken to Mika, I can see the appetite he has for the challenges here at Celtic and I am sure he will be another great addition to the squad.
“Mika’s club in Germany were very keen to keep him, which I fully understand, as he played such an important role in their Bundesliga promotion, but I am really pleased with the perseverance and commitment we have shown to secure his signing.”