Sean Clare says he’s gutted that his loan deal with the Gills has ended.

The midfielder is returning to parent club Sheffield Wednesday as his current deal ends this weekend.

Clare has become a key player for the Gills, making 26 appearances, starting every league game under current boss Steve Lovell.

Lovell had made Clare a priority signing during the January transfer window and may still be looking to agree a deal for the exciting 21-year-old.

For now though, Clare is heading back to Hillsborough.

Clare tweeted: “I would like to say a huge thank-you to everyone at Gillingham for my fantastic time on loan at the club.

“Thanks to the gaffer for believing in me and helping my development as a player and a person and thanks to the chairman for his support.

“Playing so many games has meant I’ve learnt so much and I am gutted to be leaving.

“Thank-you to the fans for making me feel so welcome.”

Clare joined at the end of August and his energetic performances from midfield, along with a spell playing right back, impressed fans and management alike.

“He has been brilliant for us,” said Lovell.

“Whether at right-back or in midfield. He wants to get better and win football games and that goes with what we want here.”