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Paul Clement has revealed that Kyle Bartley will remain with Swansea City after returning to the club from his season-long loan with Leeds United.

The centre-back was re-united with ex-Swan Garry Monk at the start of the season and enjoyed a terrific campaign at Elland Road as Leeds mounted a strong challenge for promotion into the Premier League before a late blip saw them miss out on the top six spots.

Monk recently stressed his desire to keep hold of the 25-year-old defender for next season, responding "Of course, Kyle’s been tremendous this season" when asked is he wanted to sign Bartley on a permanent deal.

But Clement has revealed that he has no intention of allowing the defender to depart the Liberty Stadium in the summer, adding that the centre-back is firmly in his plans.

"He’s had a good season, we’ve spoken on the telephone and said well done," revealed the Swansea boss.

"It’s unusual loan players captaining the side, he’s done well, but from our point of view I’m looking forward him coming back and working with him.

"As far as I’m concerned he’s a Swansea player and he’s staying.

"He’s coming back here."

Bartley played 50 times for the Whites this season, chipping in with an impressive six goals as Monk's side finished seventh in the final Championship table.

Speaking ahead of Leeds' final day clash with Wigan at the DW Stadium, Bartley said: "My loan finishes next week and as far as I’m aware I’ll be going back to Swansea City my parent club, but ultimately I’ll do what I’m told and we’ll see what happens in the next few weeks.

"I’ve thoroughly enjoyed myself at Leeds United this season, it has been a fantastic club for me, the fans, staff and players have all been great."

The defender - who moved to south Wales from Arsenal in 2012 after loan spells with Sheffield United and Rangers - has one year left on his contract with the Swans.