Mosul Sports Club officially announced its contract with German defender Robert Bauer, in a notable move that made him the first German player to experience professionalism in the Iraqi Stars League, as part of the management's efforts to strengthen the team's ranks with elements possessing international experience capable of adding technical quality.

Bauer, who is 30 years old, is distinguished by his ability to play in more than one position, most notably center-back, in addition to right-back and right-wing, which provides Jordanian coach Haitham Shuboul with tactical flexibility and multiple options during the current season's matches.

According to the contract concluded between the two parties, the player's association with the club will extend until the summer of 2026, with a clause allowing the contract to be renewed if both sides agree and the player continues to deliver the expected levels.

The current market value of the German defender is about 450,000 euros, while his highest value reached 3.5 million euros during the 2016-2017 season when he was a player in Werder Bremen, reflecting the extent of experience he has gained through his professional career.

Bauer recently arrived in Iraq, immediately entering the technical staff's considerations, which seeks to prepare him as quickly as possible in preparation for relying on him in upcoming commitments.

Bauer joined Mosul after mutually terminating his contract with Thai club Buriram, where he played 9 matches in the local league along with two participations in the elite Asian Champions League, adding a new station to his career that began in 2010 and saw him represent several clubs in Germany, Russia, and other leagues, most notably Werder Bremen and Nuremberg.

Mosul's management did not stop at this deal, as they also succeeded in contracting with Ghanaian international midfielder Afori, who has international experience with ten matches for his national team, and has already started participating in the team's training.

The club also strengthened its ranks by including the Iraqi expatriate Sadiq Abu Bakr, previously professional in Mexico and the United States, who is described as a skilled player capable of making a difference in the front line.

With these contracts, Mosul now includes players from five different continents, a unique precedent for Iraqi clubs, reflecting the management's ambition to build a more competitive team capable of appearing strongly in league competitions.