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Aston Villa Reported to Agree €12 Million Deal for 16-Year-Old Metz Striker Brian Madjo

Fabrizio Romano reports the agreement, with no official confirmation from Aston Villa or Metz.

Overview

  • Romano says Madjo is set to sign a long-term contract of around five years and has a medical scheduled.
  • Madjo has made five Ligue 1 appearances for Metz this season and owns three senior friendly caps for Luxembourg, having also featured for England Under-17s.
  • Born in Enfield in 2009 and raised in Luxembourg, he is the son of former professional forward Guy Madjo.
  • Luxembourg technical director Manuel Cardoni likened his profile to Romelu Lukaku, describing the teenager as more complete in tight spaces and movement.
  • The reported €12m fee exceeds Transfermarkt’s €4m valuation and has prompted fan scrutiny over spending and PSR, following Villa’s recent signing of 19-year-old Alysson.