Delph commits future to Villa

Aston Villa star Fabian Delph has committed his future to the club after signing a new four-and-a-half-year deal.The England midfielder was out of contract at the end of the season and had been linked with a move to Liverpool.But Delph has ended speculation on his future after Villa announced the deal ahead of Sunday's FA Cup fourth round clash with Bournemouth.Delph told the club's official site: "The club has given me a great platform to perform and a great opportunity to showcase what I can do."The fans have been great with me, the chairman has been absolutely fantastic with me and I have a great relationship with the manager and I see the boys here as my brothers, my family and I am delighted to stay here."I am a loyal person and committing my future will hopefully show everybody what type of guy I am."I feel like this is me - I love the club, I love being here and I want to put 100 per cent into everything I do here. This is my club and I want to be here. That's why I am committing my future."Hopefully it will give everyone a bit of a lift and show the fans that we are looking to do big things here and bring excitement back to the club."We want to get through this season, do well and I feel the up-and-coming years will be big."There was no way I was going to bail out. I am here for the long run."The fans have been the same. I am sure they will stick with us, help us get through this season and then looking into the future, it looks promising to me."The 25-year-old has made 116 appearances for Villa since signing from Leeds for £6million in 2009 and made his England debut against Norway in September.

Source: PA