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Bigger star than Manzambi: Aston Villa have found a future £100m talent

Emery might just have set Aston Villa up for many more years of success.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 7:10 AM
Bigger star than Manzambi: Aston Villa have found a future £100m talent
Key Things to Know
  • Angus Sinclair argues Aston Villa's 17-year-old striker Brian Madjo has higher potential than Johan Manzambi.
  • Aston Villa signed Madjo on a permanent transfer from Metz for around £10m.
  • Madjo scored on his debut against Paris Saint-Germain in the Super Cup before suffering an injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Angus Sinclair of Football FanCast argues that 17-year-old Aston Villa striker Brian Madjo possesses higher long-term potential than high-flying summer signing Johan Manzambi. Madjo joined Unai Emery's side from Ligue 1 club Metz in a deal worth around £10m. The writer believes that if Madjo develops into an elite forward, the teenager could eventually exceed a £100m valuation on the transfer market.

Madjo scored on his debut against Paris Saint-Germain in the Super Cup in August before being sidelined by an injury. He recently returned to the squad as an unused substitute in Villa's 1-0 win against Newcastle United. Meanwhile, Manzambi has recorded three goals and three assists in six matches since arriving from Freiburg for roughly £50m.

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