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Fabian Delph has opened up on the lengths Marcel Brands went to convince the midfielder on a move to Everton in the summer.

The 29-year-old left Man City after four years with the club to make the switch to Goodison Park in July, but was forced to wait for his Blues debut after picking up a groin injury late in pre-season.

The midfielder has started the last two games and has proven himself pivotal in both as Marco Silva's side secured victories over Lincoln City and Wolves.

Delph was an important target for the manager and director of football in the summer, and now the former Aston Villa and Leeds man has revealed how a video presentation from Brands convinced him on a transfer to Merseyside.

"I was blown away," Delph admitted to the club's official match programme.

"I wasn't being told to leave City. But after speaking to Marcel about the club's plans and his ideas, I got really excited.

"I certainly didn't expect a presentation.

"There was detail about where I would play and what I would contribute in different systems - although I wasn't guaranteed to play, you have to earn that right.

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"Marcel explained my role at the club and how I could bring my experience to help the younger players. Marcel sold me the dream.

"I remember him leaving my house and saying, 'It's Everton'.

"The opportunity to come here was too much to turn down."

Delph worked under Pep Guardiola for three seasons at the Etihad and helped Man City win back-to-back titles in his final two campaigns with the club.

But it was in fact former Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta that had the biggest effect on the 29-year-old during his time with the champions.

"Mikel was the biggest influence on me at City," Delph added.

"He was absolutely fantastic. He would nail me if I needed nailing. He was always brutally honest and I owe a lot to him for the success I had at Manchester City.

"We'd go into games with a system and a plan and the mentality of having to earn the right to play and have the ball.

"Nothing was fluked. Everything was diligently planned."

Delph is keen to bring experience and leadership to Everton, and also revealed a conversation he had with Anthony Gordon as the Blues returned from a pre-season game in Germany.

He said: "If someone has their head in the right place and wants to learn and I can give them some advice, I will.

"Gords's head is in the right place, he is a very talented guy and I love talking to him.

"Any information I can pass on is a blessing for me."