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Brenden Aaronson is in the final two months of his season-long loan spell at Union Berlin and although his long-term future remains unknown, the American attacker is open about a permanent move to Germany this summer.
Aaronson joined Union Berlin last August on loan from Leeds United following the Lilywhites’ relegation from the English Premier League. The U.S. men’s national team midfielder/winger has scored two goals in 32 combined appearances (1,013 minutes played), struggling at times, but recently finding his way back into the starting lineup.
With Leeds United’s future also unknown pending the conclusion of its EFL Championship campaign, Aaronson could be forced to find a move elsewhere this summer. The 23-year-old admitted his enjoyment of playing in the Bundesliga this season and remains open to a longer stay in Berlin, if a deal is agreed upon.
“I can see myself remaining here,” Aaronson said in an interview with Get German Football News. “The club is amazing. it’s not up to me at the end of the day but I have so much respect for Union, the way it has been built, the staff, it’s an amazing family club and they’ve done an amazing job.
“For me, it’s (about) making the right decision in the summer, evaluating the year and going from there,” he added. “Staying is an option but I can’t say much more.”
Aaronson’s impressive spell at Red Bull Salzburg from 2021-23 helped earn him a move to Elland Road last season, but even his best efforts couldn’t help keep Leeds United in the English top-flight.
Leeds United has battled back valiantly so far this season though, fighting for one of the two automatic promotion spots in the EFL Championship.
Although Aaronson is over 875 miles away, it hasn’t stopped him from watching his parent club enjoy a strong season to date.
“I’ve been paying close attention to Leeds, I know a lot of the guys, I get on with a lot of them, they are good guys,”…
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Author : Larry Henry Jr
Publish date : 2024-04-08 15:33:49
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