PARIS, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) -- French striker David Bellion went back to one of his former clubs Nice on loan for the rest of the season on Tuesday from French ligue one sides Bordeaux.

The 28-year-old Bellion had played for Nice from 2006-2007 before moving to Bordeaux.

He had also played for English premier league sides Sunderland, Manchester United and West Ham.

Bellion, who is under contract with Bordeaux till 2014, scored 12 times in 45 appearances for Nice in his previous spell and should boost an attack that has scored only 14 goals in 19 matches this term.