Aston Villa Midfielder Jean Makoun Moves To Rennes On Loan
Jean Makoun's heading out on loan again. Aston Villa really don't like having him around.
Jean Makoun's heading out on loan again. Aston Villa really don't like having him around.
The move to loan Jean Makoun from Aston Villa to Ligue 1 side Rennes is complete. The Cameroonian will be with the French team for the whole season.
With confusion over Jean Makoun's work permit showing no sign of clearing up with just weeks remaining until the beginning of the season, it's looking less and less likely that the midfielder will suit up for Villa again.
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Jermaine Jenas has officially joined Aston Villa on season-long loan.
Jean Makoun is on his way out of Villa Park for reasons nobody's really been able to fathom.
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Jean II Makoun is heading for the Emirates to cheer Alex Song as Arsenal host Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday. The real question is, will Makoun take Song out for a bit of shopping while in London?
Aston Villa midfielder Jean II Makoun earned a three match ban for a reckless tackle on Blackpool striker DJ Campbell, keeping him out for five weeks. Napoli's Ezequiel Lavezzi spitting antics were far more hurtful to his team, however.
Jean Makoun is likely unavailable for Aston Villa's FA Cup tie against Blackburn on Saturday after picking up a thigh injury against Wigan. But with so few injuries in the AVFC squad, Gerard Houllier is spoiled for choice.