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Fabian Delph has performed an incredible U-turn to stay at Aston Villa .

The captain was 100% on the way to Manchester City this time yesterday but Villa officials say he had a complete change of heart.

Delph was due for a medical at City today after agreeing personal terms yesterday but he decided not to attend and stay at Villa.

Today he has confirmed he will be remaining at the club and leading the team into the new season.

He said: "I'm aware there has been intense media speculation surrounding my future in the last 24 hours and I want to set the record straight.

"I'm not leaving. I'm staying at the football club and I can't wait for the start of the season and captaining this great football club."

He hasn't signed new terms and the £8m buyout clause that City matched remains in his contract.

The skipper did not fly out here to Portugal because his wife is expecting their second child.