Naka rubbishes reports

Celtic midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura has refuted reports claiming he wants to leave Parkhead this summer to return to Japan.

It was claimed that the 28-year-old midfielder, who is contracted to the Hoops until 2008, told a Tokyo newspaper: “I want to go home as soon as possible.

“I want to return to Japan while I’m still in top condition and make Japan stronger.”

However, Nakamura told the Hoops’ website, celticfc.net: “This story is absolute nonsense.

“I am very happy at Celtic and I am very much looking forward to all the challenges which lie ahead at the club.”