Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph has returned to Leeds United on an initial loan deal until February 25.

The 22-year-old is a product of the club's Academy system and returns to the place where he launched his career in some style.

After making his Leeds debut at Derby County in May 2007, Fab went on to make 56 appearances for the club, scoring six goals, before joining Aston Villa in the summer of 2009.

Fab has made 36 appearances for the Premier League club, but was made available for loan at the start of the year and United manager Simon Grayson wasted little time in making a move for the player.

Fab was United's Young Player Of The Year in 2008/09 and also won the Goal Of The Season Award, following a stunning strike at Brighton and Hove Albion.

Villa have a recall after the first 28 days.