Gabriel Agbonlahor believes Olof Mellberg's departure will be a big loss for Aston Villa.

"Olof's done a lot for the club and you can tell how much the fans think of him by the way they sing his name every time he comes on to the pitch", the striker said.

"He will be a big miss but he has come to the stage of his career where he wants to try something new so fair play to him.

"He has got a chance to play for a big club (Juventus) and it looks like a good move for him."