Brian Madjo playing for England Under-17s(Image: The FA via Getty Images)

Brian Madjo’s career at Aston Villa is yet to take off.

The 17-year-old striker joined the Premier League club in a deal reportedly worth around £10 million from FC Metz in January.

However, he has yet to feature for Villa’s first team or academy sides due to registration issues.

According to The Athletic, FIFA is currently blocking Villa from completing Madjo’s registration.

Madjo, who does not turn 18 until January 2027, is affected by Article 19 of FIFA’s rules, which prohibits international transfers of players under 18.

Although he was born in England, the complication arises because he joined from an overseas club.

The transfer of youth players from overseas has become more complex since the United Kingdom left the European Union in 2020, as clubs no longer qualify for EU exemptions when signing foreign players.

Despite these hurdles, the striker has been training at Bodymoor Heath and is gradually being integrated into the first-team environment.

Madjo has recently played for England’s Under-17s, following appearances for Luxembourg’s senior national team.

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