Nilson Angulo breaks Celtic transfer silence as Paulo Bernardo set to make history with Portugal
Anderlecht wide man Angulo is said to be on the Hoops radar this summer and he has spoken about his future for the first time
Nilson Angulo has broken his silence on reported links with Celtic – and insists that he isn't planning on leaving Anderlecht anytime soon.
The winger is reportedly a target for Brendan Rodgers after a breakthrough season in the Belgian Pro League.
Angulo's stock on the international scene is also rising having helped Ecuador qualify for the World Cup with draws against Brazil and Peru in the last week.
But the 21-year-old has poured cold water on a potential move to Parkhead this summer
Speaking in his homeland, he said: "I'm focused on Anderlecht, I want to get back there and we'll see what happens.
"Next season, I need to improve on small details, like my finishing and as I play more matches for Anderlecht and my national team, I'll improve. I'm really happy with what we've achieved and very proud of the group.
"We're prepared and focused on the World Cup. The Ecuadorian people deserve this more than anyone else, and I'm very happy about that.
"I feel very good about my performances and I feel proud of each of my teammates."
Elsewhere, Hoops midfielder Paulo Bernardo is poised to become Portugal's most-capped player at U21 level.
The former Benfica ace is on duty with his country at the U21 European Championships in Slovakia and played the full 90 minutes in their goalless draw with France in their group C opener.
Bernardo - who skippers the U21 team - is in line to win a record 30th cap at U21 level when Portugal face Poland on Friday.
The Celtic playmaker will draw level with Manuel Fernandes and will have the chance to eclipse the Valencia star in Portugal's final group stage clash against Georgia next Tuesday.
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