Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths has assured fans he is doing everything he can to return to football a "better and stronger person".
Griffiths has thanked well-wishers for their support after manager Brendan Rodgers announced on Wednesday that the 28-year-old was taking time out of football to deal with off-field issues.
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The Scotland international said in a statement on his club's website: "I just wanted to thank everyone at the club and so many Celtic fans and other people who have sent me such kind and powerful messages of support.
"I thank you all sincerely and want to let you know I'm doing all I can to come back as soon as possible, a better and stronger person."
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