Fabian Delph extends Aston Villa stay until 2015

03 March 2011 17:17
Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph has signed a new four-year contract tying him to the club until 2015. [LNB]The club have described the agreement as an improved deal for the versatile 21-year-old, who joined from Leeds in July 2009 during Martin O'Neill's time in charge.[LNB] 'I am absolutely delighted,' he told Villa's website. 'The club has shown great commitment in me by offering me this deal and I was more than happy to sign it.'[LNB] Deal me in: Delph (left) is happy after signing his new Aston Villa contract[LNB]Delph added: 'I am happy and my family are happy - so everyone is happy. I want to push on now, improve and play a part as we look to finish the season on a high and build for next season. [LNB]'I am really pleased to have extended my association with the club.'[LNB] Villa boss Gerard Houllier hailed Delph's attitude. [LNB]'I know Fabian hasn't played a lot for us because he has just got over his long-term injury but we are very confident he will become a very good player for Aston Villa,' he said. [LNB]'The fact he signed the contract means he trusts us too. I think he's a good footballer, he will get stronger and stronger and he will improve his game. [LNB]'When you sign a player - or re-sign a player - you need to make sure he has the right attitude for the club and the fans and Fabian certainly fits that bill.'[LNB] England Under 21 international Delph has suffered a largely frustrating season after an anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered at the end of the 2009-10 campaign. [LNB] Manchester City 3 Aston Villa 0: Yaya and Balotelli bullets shoot down VillansO'Neill's Villa departure dispute rumbles on with tribunal imminentAston Villa tell Houllier to cut back on playing staff to comply with UEFAAll the latest Aston Villa news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Fabian Delph, Martin O'Neill, Gerard Houllier Places: Leeds

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