Belgium striker Christian Benteke withdrew his transfer request and agreed a four-year contract with Aston Villa, the club confirmed on Friday.

The news comes just 11 days after Benteke had announced his intention to leave, drawing interest from, among others, Tottenham Hotspur.

“I had a full and frank discussion with Christian Benteke on his return to training this week regarding his future,” said Villa manager Paul Lambert.

“It is my opinion that the best thing for Christian is to remain at Aston Villa.

“He enjoyed a terrific first season at the club and can use that as a platform to hopefully enjoy more success this season.

“I’m delighted, having time to re-evaluate his future, Christian has decided to commit to the club. It’s a huge bonus and I’m sure the supporters are every bit as delighted as me to have him on board and raring to go.”

Benteke, still only 22, was a revelation after signing from Genk last summer, scoring 19 Premier League goals last season.

“I spoke with the manager when I returned to training and we had a good talk,” Benteke said.

“I am very happy to be back here in Birmingham and at Aston Villa, and to sign a new contract.

“This is a great club and it has given me a lot. Now I have to give back to my team-mates and the fans who have always been right behind me.

“The end of last season was very good and the lads were very strong. It was not easy but we came through it and the confidence is high. So everyone knows what we have to do now – be better. I need to be better than last year.”

Earlier in the day, defender Matthew Lowton confirmed that he had followed defenders Ciaran Clark and Nathan Baker, midfielder Ashley Westwood, striker Andreas Weimann and goalkeeper Brad Guzan in agreeing a contract extension.

He is now committed to the club until 2017.