ALFREDO MORELOS insists racist abuse won't force him out of Scottish football.

The Colombian has become arguably the most high-profile character in the Premiership since joining Rangers from HJK Helsinki three years ago and has made headlines for a variety of reasons as his scoring exploits have been hailed and discipline questioned.

Morelos is the man that many love to hate and he has now revealed the extent of the abuse he has received in Scotland following a series of incidents.

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"Yes I've felt racism both on and off the pitch," Morelos said. "It's very sad to feel that way but it's not something that affects me much. I just try to focus on my job which is scoring goals and winning matches.

"Sometimes it's frustrating when a crowd is throwing coins at me or throwing drinks at me, obviously saying racist things to me and making chants about my mother which is obviously very offensive.

"Those things affect my family and are frustrating but I am a strong person and I always believe things can be overcome with hard work. I just focus on my job and try to forget about these things.

"Playing in Old Firm games is the best feeling I've had in my football career. It's an incredible intensity and when you feel that passion from the crowd it makes you want to give everything you can on the pitch.

"Living in Glasgow is great but it is also complicated. The passion for football is incredible. Half the city loves me but half the city probably doesn't like me so much.

"I'm a person who likes to go out and meet people and go shopping and eat at restaurants but it's become difficult. Even though it's great to have people waiting for photos and to speak to you, it's also frustrating when people are insulting."

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Morelos has repeatedly been linked with a move away from Ibrox as a number of clubs have scouted him in recent times.

The 23-year-old and his wife, Yesenia, are expecting their first child and he is determined not to be let the pressure of life in and around Glasgow force him out of Rangers.

"No," Morelos told Sky Sports. "At this point my goal is to stay focused on my play and help Rangers stay focused on winning the title and trophies and if I do that I think everything will be calm and good for my family,

"I'm generally unfazed and it's more about my family and them feeling nervous about the situation."