A successful CAS appeal means the striker, who made his senior debut at 16 and is rated highly at Villa, can play competitively in England

The new ruling means Madjo can play in the club's matches and soon make his first competitive appearances for Villa.

Aston Villa wins CAS appeal to register 17-year-old Brian Madjo, overturning FIFA's Article 19 block on the €12 million signing from Metz.