Celtic have announced the signing of Austrian international Moritz Bauer from Stoke City on a season-long loan.
The 27-year-old defender signed for Stoke from Rubin Kazan in January 2018, and went on to make 26 appearances for the Potters.
Born in Switzerland, Bauer he has been capped five times by the Austrian national team.
Speaking to the official Celtic website, he said: “I’m really, really looking forward to it. I know about the stadium, the historical Celtic Park, and I hope that I can win trophies here and have a very successful season.
“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.
“I love being here and having the target of being first as 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.”
Bauer becomes Celtic's sixth signing of the summer and will compete with fellow new recruit Hatem Abd Elhamed for the right-back spot.
The Hoops have the option to buy Bauer when his loan comes to an end.
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