Ex-Oxford United man Christ Makosso ‘set’ for Ligue 1 move

Makosso spent the second half of last season on loan at Oxford in the Championship after arriving in January from League One side Luton Town.

He was brought in under Matt Bloomfield, with whom the 22-year-old worked at Luton, and started his first six matches after joining.

The Congolese centre back lost his place, however, after arriving late to the U’s home match against West Bromwich Albion which the hosts won 2-1.

He then went on to only play another 10 minutes for Oxford, unable to force himself back into the starting XI ahead of centre back duo Michal Helik and Ciaron Brown.

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Former Oxford United defender Christ Makosso is set for a move to Ligue 1 club Auxerre (Image: Jason Dawson)

Makosso had an option to buy included in his loan contract at United which the club opted not to exercise, as was the case with Jamie Donley who endured the same length spell at United on loan from Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.

According to reporter Ben Jacobs, Makosso is on his way to Ligue 1, with Auxerre reaching ‘an agreement in principle’ to sign the defender for £2 million plus add-ons.

Born in Brazzaville, capital of Congo, the young centre back is a full international after captaining his nation at youth level.