Aston Villa midfielder Jean Makoun has joined Rennes on-loan.

The agreement to take him to Rennes includes the option for the move to be made permanent next summer.

General manager Pierre Dreossi told Rennes' official website: "We were looking for a player with experience.

"I know Jean well because I took him to Lille (in 2001).

"I followed him in Greece last year and he had a good season with Olympiakos in the Champions League and Europa League."