Luton defender Christ Makosso leaves to join French outfit Auxerre

Luton Town defender Christ Makosso has left the club to sign for French outfit Auxerre.

The DR Congo international has signed for an undisclosed fee to join the side now managed by former Southampton boss Will Still, who finished 15th in the French top flight Ligue 1 last season.

Makosso joined Luton at the start of the 2025 January transfer window from Belgian side RWDM and made 28 appearances in all competitions for the Hatters.

Despite Luton’s relegation in the 2024/25 season from the Championship and only being at the club for half the season, he was nonetheless named as Luton’s Young Player of the Season.

The defender spent the second half of last season on loan with Oxford United, where he was reunited with Matt Bloomfield and again part of a side relegated from the Championship.

In a goodbye statement, Luton said, “We say a heartfelt merci beaucoup to Christ, who quickly endeared himself to Hatters fans in his short time at Kenilworth Road, and wish him every success for his future career.”