Northampton Town has made their first summer signing. The Cobblers have signed midfielder Christopher Missilou on a permanent deal from Oldham Athletic.
The midfielder arrives as Keith Curle begins to put a squad together ready to be competitive in League One next season.
Northampton Town Sign Midfielder Christopher Missilou
Missilou Arrives From Oldham Athletic
Northampton announced via their website they had signed the French-born midfielder. Missilou arrives on a free transfer following his exit from Oldham Athletic. The Congolese international has signed a one-year deal with the option of a further year.
The 28-year-old spent his entire career in France before joining Oldham in 2018. Missilou became a fans favourite at Oldham making 77 appearances across his two seasons at Boundary Park.
His arrival begins Keith Curle’s recruitment drive to put a strong team together. Curle’s main priority is putting a team together ready to fight in League One in September. Survival will be the aim for the Cobblers and Missilou will hope to play a part.
Keith Curle Pleased With Signing Of Missilou
Speaking to the Northampton website about his new signing, Curle said: “Christopher is a good fit for us and he is a signing we are delighted to make.”
“He is primarily a defensive midfield player who enjoys the competitive side of the game.”
“He generally plays behind the ball, but he has a forward thinking mentality, supporting play and he can read the game well. Christopher senses danger and helps breaks things up.”
“He can also step through the lines and he has a good range of passing ability.”
“Christopher is also a good age. We want players with the ambition, hunger and desire to progress and he is very much in that bracket while also having a good amount of experience. He has played a lot of games over the last two years.”
“He has always impressed us when we have watched him and we are delighted to welcome him to Northampton Town.”
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