Celtic signs Haissem Hassan and Mika Baur, emphasizing quality over quantity
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:50 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Celtic FC has shifted its recruitment strategy, focusing on quality signings such as Haissem Hassan and Mika Baur. The club has reportedly spent over £30 million on four new players, including established talents Camilo Duran and Kasper Hogh. This change seeks to address past recruitment failures and align with fan demands for proven quality. The recruitment shift is seen as necessary to secure competitive performance in upcoming seasons, particularly following recent managerial changes.
- •Celtic targets proven players, spending over £30 million on four signings.
- •Haissem Hassan and Mika Baur join the squad as significant additions.
- •The strategy aims to move away from past failures of low-impact signings.
- •Fans had long requested a focus on quality over quantity in player recruitment.
- •Celtic’s management hopes this approach leads to improved competitive results.
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"Celtic now targeting quality over quantity, it’s exactly what the Celtic support has been calling for, but it needs to be a regular occurrence…Welcome to Celtic Haissem Hassan, photo Celtic FCHot ...
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