Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mario Gotze has confirmed he return to training on Friday following months on the sidelines with a metabolic disorder.

Gotze, 25, made his most recent appearance for Dortmund in a draw at Mainz in January, and was diagnosed with the disorder around a month later.

Following reports in recent weeks that the Germany international was back to full fitness, he wrote on Instagram: "During the last few months I have gone through a successful treatment and I am back on track now.

"Tomorrow, I will start with the third stage of my recovery programme. This means I will complete the performance test and begin training with the team soon."