"I've got some great memories from the year and a half I was here and it's good to come back and see some old faces," Cork told Burnley's website. (www.burnleyfootballclub.com)
"It's good to come back and try and have another go here, especially in the Premier League.
"It's a new challenge for me and one I'm excited for and I'm looking forward to meeting new people."
Cork captained Swansea last season as Paul Clement's side staved off relegation to finish in 15th position.
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(Reporting by Aditi Prakash in Bengaluru)
