Injury-hit Christopher Jullien was buzzing to be back at Celtic Park for the first time since the injury that ended his season - and can't wait to get back out onto the pitch once fans are back in the stands.
Jullien has been recovering from a serious knee injury picked up in Celtic 's victory over Dundee United in December and has been undergoing rehab back in France.
He hasn't been seen at Parkhead since the turn of the year but he was back at the stadium on Thursday to model the Hoops' new away shirt for 2021/22.
And he told Celtic TV : “It feels amazing to be back. It’s been a long time. The last time I was here it wasn’t a good day for me because, although the team won, I got injured. It’s great to be back, see the pitch and see this beautiful kit."
Jullien went on to reveal his injury is "feeling good" - and he's buzzing to get back out onto the pitch with his teammates once the season kicks off.
He went on: “I’m feeling good. In the last session I did in France I was starting to run on the pitch like I was before so I was really happy with that. I just need to keep going and work on getting my strength fully back.
"I can’t wait to be back on the pitch with my team-mates and to have that feeling with the ball again.
“It feels like something is missing and when you see your teammates playing football and you’re unable to do anything it hurts. Just thinking of coming back and enjoying football again is a feeling I can’t wait to have.
“I can’t wait to see the fans again and to have them in the stands. It would be the best present for my comeback. We play football for the kind of atmosphere you experience in Celtic Park.
"It’s unforgettable to play at Celtic Park again front of the fans and I can’t wait to have this feeling back. I’m working hard every day and can’t wait to be back.”
