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Carlos Carvalhal expects Ki Sung-Yueng to stay with Swansea City this month but admits any decision over a contract extension for the midfielder will not be taken until the summer.

South Korea international Ki made his return from a month on the sidelines with a calf injury in the 1-1 draw at Newcastle.

It was the first time he had featured under Carvalhal but his future has been uncertain with his contract up in the summer and suggestions he could be offloaded during January to avoid the possibility of losing him for nothing come the season’s end.

The player himself had recently said he was prepared to be patient when it came to negotiations, preferring to focus on trying to keep Swansea in the Premier League, although he could currently speak to potential suitors over a summer move.

Swans boss Carvalhal revealed he had spoken with Ki about the situation, and suggested the player has indicated he will see out the season in South Wales and only make a decision over his future once the outcome of the relegation battle is decided.

But the Portuguese indicated he would do all he can to keep Ki in Swansea colours given the chance.

“Ki is a good player, a player I like and am happy to have fit and able to play in the team,” said the 52-year-old.

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“I have told him I think he is a fantastic player and I agreed with him that we will do the maximum until the end of the season with a new contract or without one.

“He will give the maximum to us and, if we are able to achieve staying in the Premier League then I will do everything I can to make sure he stays.

“But there is no problem on that, he is a person I trust and he will give everything for us to the end of the season.”