Maclaren played 15 games for the Edinburgh side in the latter half of last season, finding the net eight times, including a stunning hat-trick against Rangers on the final day of the season.

Fans were keen to him return this season and Maclaren tweeted on Friday night that a loan deal had been arranged, but without naming Hibs.

This morning though the club confirmed the 25 year old’s return to Easter Road.

The former Brisbane Roar star - who score 40 goals in 53 games for the A-League side - was a late call-up to the Socceroos side for Russia 2018 but missed out on any World Cup playing time.

Today Jamie said: “A few factors drove me to come back. With the success that we had last season it just breeds confidence throughout the squad and, for me, scoring goals was important.

“After having the World Cup experience I want to kick on. This is the best club for me to be at to kick on.

“I think having a manager like Neil Lennon who backs me and every player in the squad, that’s who you want to play for. And the fans have also been on at me on social media since the break, so it’s nice to be wanted and valued.

“I’m just glad I’m here.”

Maclaren could make his return this weekend in the Premiership season-opener against Motherwell on Sunday, and is also eligible for their UEFA Europa League Third Round tie against Molde FK.