By Awambeng Fuh
Journalist kick 442.com – Cameroon
Aston Villa have completed the signing of 17-year-old Cameroonian forward Brian Djomeni Madjo from French Ligue 1 side Metz for an undisclosed fee. The teenager has featured five times in Ligue 1 this season and is regarded as one of Cameroon’s brightest young attacking talents. News of the transfer first emerged via Lions Tracker, the platform that monitors Cameroonian players around the world.
Standing at 1.86m, Madjo combines physical power, pace and technical ability. Right-footed and physically imposing, he has drawn early comparisons to Belgium international Romelu Lukaku, highlighting his potential to make an impact in England.
In 2023, Luxembourgish outlet Virgule described him as “athletic, technically capable, and physically imposing”. Madjo now joins Jean II Makoun as one of the very few Cameroonians to play for Aston Villa, marking a notable moment in the club’s history.
At Villa, he will continue his development through the club’s youth and senior programs, gradually integrating with the first team. The transfer reflects Villa’s ongoing strategy of recruiting talented teenagers from Europe and giving them a pathway to Premier League football.
For Madjo, the move represents a major step in his career. Playing in England offers the chance to develop in one of football’s most competitive leagues while positioning himself for a future role with the Cameroon national team.
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