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Liam Bryce

Leigh Griffiths to Hibs transfer hopes dashed as Celtic star makes contract revelation

Leigh Griffiths is set to sign a new Celtic contract and end hopes of a return to Hibs.

The striker has revealed new Parkhead boss Ange Postecoglou is "keen" to keep him on for at least another season.

Griffiths, a favourite at Easter Road following a two year loan spell, had been linked with a move back to Leith.

Reports earlier this year stated both Hibs and Premiership rivals Aberdeen were keeping a close eye on the 30-year-old's situation.

The Scotland was accused of lacking fitness by former manager Neil Lennon and has been a fringe figure in Glasgow for some time, but it seems Postecoglou is willing to grant him a clean slate.

Griffiths told BBC Scotland: “I’m fit. If you’re fit enough for the bench, you are fit enough to start. I was the one Celtic brought on to get a goal.

"The message coming out the club was that I wasn’t fit, but you’d have to ask the coaches at Celtic or Neil Lennon why they thought I wasn’t fit.

“I am not badly treated by the club. At times they didn’t give me enough chances last season. I am out-of-contract but the new manager is keen to keep me on.

"We are looking for a deal to be done and I hope it gets done in the next few days. It feels like a fresh start. He’s keen to work with me.”

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