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Defour nears Burnley return with new contract after eight months out

Burnley have triggered an extra year in the Belgium international's deal and he is close to making his comeback from injury

Burnley manager Sean Dyche has confirmed Steven Defour's contract has been extended to 2020, with the midfielder close to returning after a long lay-off.

Defour has not played since January due to knee and calf injuries, the Belgium international missing the chance to go to the World Cup as a result.

The 30-year-old denied reports this week he was considering leaving Turf Moor and Dyche announced an option to extend his contract for a further year has been taken up by the club.