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Aston Villa Complete €12 Million Deal for 17-Year-Old Metz Striker Brian Madjo

The England-born prospect remains eligible for both national teams despite friendly appearances for Luxembourg.

Overview

  • Villa confirmed the signing on January 12, with Madjo agreeing a five-and-a-half-year contract.
  • The fee is reported at around €12 million, approximately £10 million.
  • He made his Ligue 1 debut in August and has five first-team appearances for Metz this season after stepping up from their U19s.
  • He currently represents England’s Under-17s and has three senior friendlies for Luxembourg, including a win over Sweden.
  • In his first interview since joining, Madjo said the club’s project and coaching staff convinced him, describing the move as a chance to grow, while Luxembourg’s technical director has likened his profile to Romelu Lukaku.