Japan international midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura insists he has no intention of walking away from Celtic any time soon.
The 2004 AFC Asian Cup MVP, 28, has been dogged by rumours of being unsettled in Scotland since his arrival at Parkhead in the summer of 2005.
He was linked with a move to Spain, before most recently refuting rumours that he was keen on a return to his native Japan.
Nakamura - who is contracted to Celtic until 2008 - has been a huge hit both in the Bank of Scotland Premier League and the Champions League this season.
And he sees no reason why he would want to quit the champions elect.
'I'm very happy at Celtic,' he said. 'I have good players around me and, if I think I can go on improving, I would definitely stay.
'I've learned from the Champions League and I think we have a greater chance of going forward in that competition in the future.
'The fans also help the players to improve here.'
Meanwhile, Nakamura should be crowned Scottish football's top player this season, according to his Celtic club-mates Lee Naylor and Aiden McGeady.
Nakamura has been shortlisted for the SPFA player of the year, along with Naylor and goalkeeper Artur Boruc, as well as Aberdeen's Russell Anderson.
McGeady will battle Scott Brown, Steven Naismith and Charlie Adam for the young player award.
Footballers are unable to vote for their own team-mates and McGeady opted for Anderson for the main award, while Naylor plumped for Falkirk's Alan Gow.
But there is little doubt who the Hoops duo believe should come out on top at the awards ceremony at Glasgow's Thistle Hotel on April 22.
'It's difficult to choose between them,' admitted McGeady. 'Naka has been different class, while Naylor wasn't well known when he came here but has become one of the most consistent players in the league.
'Artur's performances in Europe have shone above everyone else.
'I would say Naka because some of the things he has done this season have been outrageous but it's a tough decision."
Naylor added: 'Aiden has had a really good season and Naka comes up with something special in almost every game.
'It's hard to choose but I would probably go for Naka.'
