Madjo first interview with VillaTV

Brian Madjo is looking forward to honing his skills at Aston Villa after completing a move from FC Metz.

The young forward made his Ligue 1 debut for the French side on the opening day of the current campaign, becoming the first player born in 2009 to start a match in Europe’s top five leagues, adding a further four appearances before the winter break.

A move to Villa offers Madjo the chance to move back to the country of his birth and pursue his dream of playing in the Premier League.

“I’m really happy to be at this beautiful club,” he said.

“It’s a dream for me to play in the Premier League for such a big club.

“My family are very happy too, so I’m really happy to be here.”

Madjo added: “The project was the one for me, the environment is very good for me and the coaching staff will help me to improve.

“This is a great opportunity for me because it’s going to make me grow.”

The Enfield native came through the ranks at Marisca Mersch and Racing FC Union Luxembourg before winning three caps for the Luxembourg national team, including a 1-0 friendly victory against Sweden last year.

A move to Metz transpired in 2023, and Madjo is now embracing the chance to write the next stage of his story at Villa.

He said: “I know how to adapt because I’ve played in Luxembourg and in France, so I know what it’s like to change to another country.

“On the pitch and off the pitch, that will really help me in Birmingham."

Madjo added: “Playing against senior teams helped me very much in every way: intensity, responsibility.

“It really helped me to be here because I know now what it’s like to be with experienced players. And I know how mature I am now because experienced players helped me.”

Madjo added: “My main focus is to improve every day.

“I know what a great manager we have here, what he can do for me and how I can improve.

“That’s my main focus.”