Aston Villa is set to unveil their recent signing, Brian Madjo, in a friendly match against Elche CF. The match is crucial for keeping players active during the international break. The game takes place this morning, allowing Villa to showcase their new talent to fans.
Brian Madjo’s Background
Brian Madjo, a £10m signing from Metz, has yet to compete in official matches due to registration issues. This young striker was named on the substitutes’ bench for the friendly encounter against Elche. Born in England, Madjo is affected by FIFA’s Article 19, which restricts international transfers for players under the age of 18.
Although he turned 18 in January 2027, complications arose from transferring him from an overseas club. The post-Brexit transfer rules have made youth player transactions more complex. As a result, Aston Villa has faced difficulties getting his registration completed, with FIFA currently blocking the process.
Training and Integration
Despite these challenges, Madjo has been training at Bodymoor Heath. He is gradually being introduced to the first-team setup. The young forward has also recently played for England’s Under-17 team and previously represented Luxembourg’s senior national squad.
Aston Villa’s Starting XI Against Elche
- Marco Bizot
- Andres Garcia
- Tyrone Mings
- Pau Torres
- Ian Maatsen
- Ross Barkley
- Douglas Luiz
- Jadon Sancho
- Harvey Elliott
- Emi Buendia
- Tammy Abraham
Substitutes
- James Wright
- Owen Asamoto
- Ollie Watkins
- Brian Madjo
- Yeimar Mosquera
- Trai-Varn Mulley
- TJ Carroll
- Ashton McWilliams
- Luka Lynch
- Mohamed Kone
- Woody Burgess
- Max Jenner
This match against Elche provides Madjo with a platform to demonstrate his skills. Aston Villa aims to address his registration issues to eventually include him in competitive fixtures. As the club looks to integrate new talents, fans are eager for the potential Madjo brings to the team.
