Ex-Wanderers full-back Peter Kioso completes Oxford switch

Former Wanderer Peter Kioso has completed a permanent move to Oxford from Rotherham for an undisclosed fee.

Kioso made 12 appearances for the Millers during the second half of last season as they were relegated from the Championship. The 24-year-old also had a loan spell at Peterborough.

He has now put pen to paper over a contract at the Kassam Stadium as the U’s prepare to make the step up to the second tier.

Kioso told the club website: “I watched a couple of games of the club last season and played against them.

“I feel like everything I’ve seen from the outside is a family team. I want to be part of that and I feel like we can do something really special.

“The reason I wanted to sign is because it’s a club that knows what direction they want to go in. I want to be part of that as the club have full belief, and I do too.

“I want to help the team get stronger. There is a great team here and I need to show the boys why I deserve to be here, and I can’t wait to see the fans next season.”

The pacey full-back becomes Oxford’s third signing of the summer after Will Valuks and Jacob Knightbridge.

Manager Des Buckingham added: “We are really excited to bring in a player of Peter’s ability into our team.

“Peter brings a lot of qualities. He is a player that fits into the profile we are looking for at the right-back position and he will add to the way we want to play as a team.

“He is also a very good character so we feel he will add to the level we currently have at the club, both on and off the pitch.

“He is the second player that has arrived this summer with Championship experience, which is of huge importance as we head into this campaign, and I look forward to working with him.”