Fearless Madjo, 17, ends eight-month wait with dream Villa debut
Summary
Brian Madjo, a 17-year-old striker, made his first competitive appearance for Aston Villa after an eight-month wait due to registration issues. He scored a goal in the UEFA Super Cup match against Paris Saint-Germain, showing promise in a 2-1 loss.Key Facts
- Brian Madjo joined Aston Villa from Metz in January for £10 million.
- FIFA initially blocked his registration because he is under 18 and international transfer rules apply.
- Villa won an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, allowing Madjo to play.
- Madjo is 17 years old, 6ft 4in tall, and an England Under-17 international with 4 goals in 9 games.
- He scored Aston Villa’s equalizing goal against PSG in the UEFA Super Cup.
- Madjo impressed by holding off a defender and creating scoring chances in his debut.
- Manager Unai Emery praised his work ethic, tactical discipline, and performance beyond just scoring.
- Villa may change their striker options before the Premier League season starts on August 23.
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