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Claude Makelele: Swansea City plan negotiations with assistant boss over new deal

Swansea City are planning to open negotiations about a new contract for assistant manager Claude Makelele.

The former Chelsea midfielder and France international was appointed in January, having worked with Swans head coach Paul Clement at Paris St-Germain.

Makelele's current deal with the Swans, who are 16th in the Premier League, expires at the end of this season.

"We haven't had any discussions but I don't think those discussions will be too far away," said Clement.

He continued: "Claude's very focused on his job and helping me, helping the players and helping the team be successful.