FORMER Celtic player Mikael Lustig spent time visiting his favourite Glasgow restaurant during a trip back to the city.

The footballer, his wife and his kids enjoyed a meal at Bella Vita in the Southside at the weekend. 

During their seven and a half years in the city during Lustig's time with the Hoops, they regularly visited the Neapolitan restaurant.

Bosses surprised him with a green balloon that read: "Welcome back Lustig." 

A post on the restaurant's Facebook page said: "Welcome back to the one and only Mikael Lustig. You and your family have been an amazing support to Bella Vita for almost seven years we got to know each other so well that you Josefin and the girls are family now.

"It's been amazing to see you all again! Hope you all enjoy the big return at Celtic park today and thank you for the invite."