Ex-Oxford United loanee joins Auxerre in Ligue 1 from Luton

The centre back spent the second half of last season at Oxford under previous head coach Matt Bloomfield after joining in the January transfer window.

Makosso joined on loan with an option to buy which was not undertaken by the club after their Championship relegation, with the 22-year-old returning to parent club Luton at the end of the season.

Former Oxford United defender Christ Makosso has joined Auxerre in Ligue 1 (Image: Jason Dawson)

Playing seven times for the U’s, the Congo international started well under Bloomfield but lost his place in the starting line-up to Michal Helik after arriving late to the Kassam before United beat West Bromwich Albion 2-1 in late February.

Makosso has now found a new club after returning to the Hatters in League One, joining French side Auxerre.

He joins for an undisclosed fee – French outlet L’Equipe reported that the fee is a little over £2 million – after spending 18 months contracted to Luton.

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Former Oxford United defender Christ Makosso has joined Auxerre in Ligue 1 (Image: Jason Dawson)

The young defender began his career in his native Congo with CARA Brazzaville before securing a move to Europe with French side Sochaux.

The ex-Yellows loanee then moved to RWDM Brussels in Belgium before arriving at Kenilworth Road in January 2025.

Makosso has played five times for his national team after making his debut in 2022.

His new club, Auxerre, finished 15th in the 18-team French first division last season, avoiding the relegation places by 10 points.