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Aston Villa awaits CAS ruling on Brian Madjo's registration

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 10:38 AM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Aston Villa awaits CAS ruling on Brian Madjo's registration

Summary

Aston Villa is currently awaiting the outcome of their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding the registration of Brian Madjo. Madjo joined from Metz for £10 million but cannot officially play for Villa until he turns 18 in January next year. Villa argues that Madjo, born in London and having three caps for Luxembourg, should be exempt from under-18 transfer restrictions. Despite being unable to participate in competitive matches, Madjo's recent performance against Real Sociedad showcased his abilities, drawing comparisons to Belgium's Romelu Lukaku.

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By the Numbers

•Brian Madjo joined Aston Villa from Metz for £10 million.
•Villa awaits a ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
•Madjo cannot compete until he turns 18 in January.
•He has been compared to Romelu Lukaku for his playing style.
•His involvement could influence Villa's performance this season.

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10:38 AMYahoo Sports — Madjo already compared to Belgium's Lukaku

What they're saying

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Aston Villa are still awaiting the outcome of their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) as they try to register Brian Madjo, who joined from Metz for £10m in January and does not turn 18 until January next year. Under-18s cannot complete international transfers, but Villa have argued Madjo was born in London and should be exempt, despite having three caps for Luxembourg. Fifa does allow some exemptions for minor players to make moves, including if a 16 or 17-year-old transfers within the European Union - something the UK is no longer part of.
— Yahoo Sports

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