Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths is relishing his return to Dens Park after joining Dundee on loan until the end of the season.

The 31-year-old has scored more than 100 goals for Celtic since joining from Wolves in January 2014 but has not played this season under new manager Ange Postecoglou.

Griffiths is hopeful that going back to Dundee, where he spent 18 months before joining Wolves in 2011, will help get his career back on track.

He told Dundee’s website: “I’ve always had fond memories of the club. I had a great 18 months here and it’s a place I still came back to regularly if I got the chance. To come back here and play will be great for me.”

Griffiths is also looking forward to working with Dundee boss James McPake.

He added: “I’ve known James half my life, never mind my career. I’ve know him my full career. He’s been my captain twice at Livingston and Hibs and now he is going to be coaching me. I can’t wait to start work under him and get going.

“I’ve been training well with Celtic so I’m ready to go whenever called upon. It’s international break so it’s even better for me to get even more training under my belt, see how the lads work, see how the gaffer works and be ready for Livingston next week.”