Athletic snap up ex-Auxerre midfielder

Christopher Missilou with Athletic manager Frankie Bunn

Athletic have signed midfielder Christopher Missilou on a one-year contract.  
 
The French-born Congolese midfielder has recently been on trial with the club, and played in the number 17 shirt against Ashton United on Tuesday night.  
 
The 25-year-old came through the youth ranks at French side Auxerre and made one competitive appearance for them in Ligue 1.  
 
Missilou went on to have spells with Brest, FC Montceau, Entente SSG and Le Puy Foot before his move to Athletic. 
 
The midfielder has been capped by France at under-18 and under-19 level.

Missilou has represented Congo and has scored one goal in two appearances. 
 
Speaking about his move, Missilou said: “I’m excited to put on the Oldham Athletic jersey and impress the fans.”

Earlier today, striker Aaron Amadi-Holloway left Athletic to join Shrewsbury Town.

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