Reports of a ' £1MILLION release Clause' In Shunsuke Nakamura's Celtic contract have been quashed by His representative Robert Takuda.

The Japanese midfielder current Parkhead deal had supposedly been closely examined by lawyers and his 'representative' Angelo Massone had declared that a loophole does clearly exist.

Massone is a Italian-based lawyer, who has worked side-by-side with Nakamura's agent Roberto Tukuda since the 29-year-old arrived from Serie A side Reggina two years ago, and he claimed to have read through the controversial contract and the all-important clause himself.

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Massone said: "There has been a new development and the clause is in the contract.

"I have seen the contract myself and it is definitely there. I am sure of that.

"This changes the situation, obviously, but there are no meetings planned with Celtic at the moment.

"If they want to speak, we are ready."


But , Robert Takuda, Naka's actual representative, has spoken out.

Robert Takuda said: "I would like to stress that these reports about Naka are complete nonsense. Naka is currently preparing for the Asian Cup but straight after this, is very much looking forward to returning to Celtic.

"He and his family are very happy at Celtic and very happy in Glasgow. He has no reason to go anywhere else."

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