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Aris FC targets Christian Makoun for defense
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Aris FC targets Christian Makoun for defense

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Aris FC is prioritizing the reinforcement of its central defense, with Christian Makoun identified as a primary target.
  • The 26-year-old Venezuelan defender, who also holds a Belgian passport, has expressed a desire to join Aris, leading him to miss recent matches for his current club, Levski Sofia.
  • Aris aims to finalize deals for both a left-back and a center-back by the end of the week, with Makoun's left-footed ability being a key asset.

Aris FC is intensifying its efforts to bolster its defense, with Christian Makoun emerging as the top choice for the center-back position. The team's needs in the backline became particularly evident after a friendly match against Napoli.

The needs in the backline became even clearer after the friendly with Napoli, and now the "yellow-blacks" are picking up the pace to cover the gaps.

— Aris FCDescribing the team's defensive needs.

Makoun, a 26-year-old Venezuelan left-footed center-back who also possesses a Belgian passport, is reportedly close to an agreement with Aris. His strong desire to move to the Thessaloniki-based club has already led him to refrain from playing in Levski Sofia's recent European fixtures against Kairat Almaty.

The club sees Makoun as possessing the necessary qualities to strengthen their defense. He has completed his preseason preparations with his current team, and his left-footedness makes him a versatile option, capable of playing as a left-sided center-back.

The 26-year-old Venezuelan left-footed central defender, who also holds a Belgian passport, is among the cases that have progressed significantly for Aris.

— Aris FCIntroducing Christian Makoun as a transfer target.

Makoun, born in Venezuela in 2000, has a playing history that includes stints in the United States with Inter Miami and Charlotte, as well as a brief period with Anorthosis in Cyprus before joining Levski Sofia in 2024. He has made 67 appearances and scored 4 goals for Levski Sofia across all competitions. He has also represented Venezuela at various youth levels and earned 16 caps for the senior national team.

Makoun asked not to play and ultimately did not participate in Levski's two European games against Kairat Almaty.

— Aris FCExplaining Makoun's absence from recent matches.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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