diff --git a/lib/relay/client/client.go b/lib/relay/client/client.go
index 8eb403f6..e86099a1 100644
--- a/lib/relay/client/client.go
+++ b/lib/relay/client/client.go
@@ -78,6 +78,7 @@ func (c *ProtocolClient) Serve() {
 	}
 
 	if err := c.conn.SetDeadline(time.Time{}); err != nil {
+		c.conn.Close()
 		l.Infoln("Relay set deadline:", err)
 		return
 	}