Former Oxford United defender Christ Makosso is set to move to French club Auxerre, following a loan spell with the U's in the Championship. The 22-year-old centre back spent the second half of last season on loan at Oxford in the Championship.

What happened?

Makosso arrived at Oxford in January from League One side Luton Town and started his first six matches. However, he lost his place in the team after arriving late to the U's home match against West Bromwich Albion.

Why it matters for Oxford United

The Congolese centre back had an option to buy included in his loan contract at United, which the club opted not to exercise. This decision has allowed Makosso to explore other options, with Auxerre reaching 'an agreement in principle' to sign the defender for £2 million plus add-ons.

What comes next?

As of the end of the 2025-2026 season, Oxford United are 22nd in the Championship, with 47 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LWLLW. Their last result was a 2-0 loss to Millwall on 2026-05-02. Here is a summary of their current standings: | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 22nd | | Points | 47 | | Recent form | LWLLW | | Next fixture | vs Aldershot Town (away, 2026-07-21) | Makosso's move to Auxerre will be a new challenge for the young centre back, who has already gained experience in the Championship with Oxford United.