AUSTRIAN internationalist, Moritz Bauer who has joined the Hoops on a season-long loan from Stoke City can’t wait to take to the pitch with his new team-mates.

The Swiss-born right-back has sampled some big-game action before in a career that has seen him play with Grasshoppers of Zurich, and Rubin Kazan in the Russian Premier League before experiencing life down south in the Premier League and the Championship with Stoke.

The new Bhoy comes in as his team-mates get set for a crucial few days with two important games on the immediate horizon – AIK of Stockholm in the Europa League play-off second leg in Sweden tomorrow night (Thursday), and the shorter trip to Ibrox on Sunday for the first Glasgow derby of the 2019/20 season.

The 27-year-old told Celtic TV: “I will probably be the biggest supporter ever for the game tomorrow and it couldn’t be any bigger for Celtic. When I signed for Stoke, four days later I played at Old Trafford and I thought that couldn’t be any bigger. But now, with probably the biggest derby in the world coming up, it looks absolutely amazing.

“Let’s see how this week goes, but I'm just buzzing for the atmosphere and to be part of the team.”

He added: “It’s a massive club with a big history and when you see the stadium from the outside and the players there who have already worn the jersey - they are big names.

“Then there are the legendary nights in the Champions League and the fans who are an absolutely amazing support.

“My Mum always said she wanted to visit Anfield and Celtic Park at least once in her life, I played at Anfield with Stoke and now I'm at Celtic Park and I'm really buzzing for her.

The defender is also looking forward to the expectations of playing for the Celtic when every single game is there to be won.

He said: “It’s pressure, of course, but I think there’s nothing better than playing for trophies, because that’s what it’s all about, as having a season target of finishing about eighth is not the same.

“I love being here and having the target of being first and I like that pressure. There are players here who have already won titles, and it’s a big opportunity for me to learn from them and grow as a player as I hope to be part of a successful team.

“I'm a very attacking full-back and an energetic player who gets up and down the wing. My dynamics are pace and power. It depends on what the coach demands from the team, but as I am a defender, I obviously have to defend as well, but I like to get involved in the attack also.”

New Bhoy Moritz Bauer can’t wait to wear the Hoops