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.