Mika Baur today became the latest addition to Martin O’Neill’s squad when he joined from German Bundesliga side, Paderborn on a deal for four years with the option of another year.

The 22-year-old midfielder is looking forward to life at Celtic, and he explained that one of his fellow countrymen had a role in getting him to Paradise.

Speaking exclusively to CelticPlayer, Mika Baur said: “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.”

The new Bhoy is already well aware of how big a club Celtic is, the passion of the fanbase and the special European nights at Paradise.

And he’s looking forward to getting to experience that himself, which could start as early as next Wednesday when the Hoops play host to Austrian side, LASK, in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off tie.

“I remember a Champions League night against Leipzig,” he explained.

'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.”

Mika Baur: I’m delighted to be at Celtic and I’m ready to go