CELTIC'S Paolo di Canio has a financial problem with the Glasgow club, according to reports. The former AC Milan was quoted as saying that the "problem" has developed in the past month.

His revelation will merely add to Parkhead uncertainty in the wake of Celtic's Scottish Cup semi final exit at the hands of first division Falkirk on Wednesday.

Pierre Van Hooijdonk left the Glasgow club for Nottingham Forest earlier this year after a lengthy contract dispute with chairman Fergus McCann, and Portuguese striker Jorge Cadete is also said to be unhappy with his terms.

"I don't have the same problems as in the past with Pierre and Jorge, but they are similar," Di Canio was quoted as saying.

"My problem started one month ago, but you know when you see me on the pitch that I give all my body and energy and I don't speak about these things before the semi final because I think I have a bigger respect for people."

However, Celtic yesterday issued a statement from Di Canio in which he reassured supporters of his future at Park head, although there was no denial that there is a problem.

Di Canio said: "I am very happy at Celtic. I have a great passion for the club and supporters.