"I am stepping down as club captain with immediate effect, as I do not deserve to carry out such a role anymore. This role was a huge honour to me and it hurts to have lost it.
"I have spent 16 years at Aston Villa and played some memorable games. My celebrations and passion, especially in games against local rivals, shows my loyalty to Aston Villa.
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Agbonlahor will be available for selection from Monday and will not feature in Saturday's trip to Watford as Villa look to avoid a club record-equalling 11th straight league defeat.
A club statement read: "Aston Villa Football Club can confirm the investigation concerning Gabby Agbonlahor's conduct has reached a conclusion.
"The player has received a substantial fine and been reminded of his responsibilities as a professional footballer at Aston Villa.
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"His suspension is now lifted and he will be available for selection from Monday. Gabby has also advised he wishes to relinquish the role of club captain."
The 29-year-old had previously been investigated, with Villa opting to take no further action, after being snapped on holiday in Dubai in March appearing to hold a shisha pipe.
Last month he was also put on a personal fitness plan by caretaker boss Eric Black after he said Agbonlahor was not in the condition to aid Villa's failed survival bid.
Agbonlahor is Villa's longest serving current player and their record Premier League goalscorer, having netted 73 times since his debut in 2006.
The club are also investigating Jores Okore after the defender said he was not in the right frame of mind to be on the bench for this month's 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth. The Denmark international is training with the under-21s.
Villa lost 4-2 to Southampton on Saturday with Joleon Lescott, Micah Richards, Leandro Bacuna and Brad Guzan jeered by supporters.
women mercurial superfly But Black, who replaced Remi Garde last month, insisted none of his players have expressed any concerns about their treatment from the terraces.
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"It's not an easy time for the club."
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