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CIARON Brown has completed a permanent move to Oxford United, following a loan spell with the club last season.

The Northern Ireland defender joined the U’s from Cardiff City in January and grew stronger as the loan went on, playing at both centre half and left back.

The 24-year-old was released by Cardiff earlier this month, after making 19 appearances in four and a half seasons in south Wales.

He was loaned to United on January transfer deadline day, playing 13 times for Karl Robinson’s side, scoring once.

After joining the U’s on a two-year deal, Brown said: “It feels good, it’s nice to be back.

“I enjoyed my time at the end of last season so I’m more than happy to be here now.

“It doesn’t feel like I’m signing, it feels like I’m coming back for pre-season because I’ve been here since January anyway.

“I bought into what the club is all about and how the team like to play and I loved my time here.

“The fans were excellent and I’m looking forward to playing my part in a successful season.”