Having not made the World Cup Defour says he now wants to ‘focus on his club’ and feels he can use what would have been future international breaks to rest and make sure he’s fit enough for Burnley.

Burnley have looked to activate a two year extension on the player’s contract, and the midfielder ‘greatly appreciates’ this gesture. There’s no talk now of a possible exit this summer.

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