Aston Villa have every reason to demand Brian Madjo resolution after Walsall display
Brian Madjo's future must be decided as soon as possible after his latest Aston Villa exploits.
The 17-year was signed from Ligue 1 side Metz in January for a fee of around £10million.
However, he has been unable to make his debut for the Villans due to FIFA regulations.
Aston Villa News has already shared reports that Villa have gone to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to try and register the forward.
They could not do that when they added him to their ranks, as he is under-18 and joined from abroad.
His showing against Walsall gives Unai Emery's side and their fans every right to demand a quick resolution to the case.
What did Brian Madjo do in Aston Villa's friendly with Walsall?
Madjo scored a double in a 45-minute appearance against the League Two side.
He notched the first when he got on the end of a cross from Kosta Nedeljkovic and nudged home past the goalkeeper.
His second came when he reacted quickest to Emi Buendia's mis-shot and looped home.
There is already plenty of excitement around the youngster, who took 1.72 shots and averaged 3.44 touches in opposition box per 90 minutes last season in Ligue 1, per Fotmob data.
He looks to be dominant in the air, with a 60 per cent aerial battle win rate, and is willing to help out defensively with 1.15 clearances per game.
Emery will be hoping that the decision goes in his side's favour and he can utilise him next season as a rotational option.
Has Madjo already hinted at a solution?
The issue is that Madjo came from France and is not 18 yet, so after Brexit he has to wait to play for an English side.
It is rather frustrating for the B6 side because he was born in Enfield in London and is a nine-cap England Under-17 international.
Madjo has hinted at a resolution, reposting footage of himself training in a Villa away shirt on Instagram.
He added a caption, which said: "Premier League next season ain't ready yet my boy, we working."
That suggests that the Villans and Emery may get their wish soon, which would be brilliant news.
His introduction would be like a new signing, given the fact that the club have been very restricted in the market due to UEFA's Squad Cost Regulations, which forced them to sell Morgan Rogers when they would have surely liked to keep him.
He already looks like he has the physicality and finishing ability to trouble Premier League defenders, if he gets the chance to play for the Europa League winners.