Brenden Aaronson reveals ‘annoying’ transition from Leeds United to Union Berlin after loan exit
Brenden Aaronson has called the red card he got in his second Bundesliga game after leaving Leeds United was a “pretty annoying” part of what has been a positive switch from England.
The American told Pioneer Press (11 September) that he has “really enjoyed” his loan move to Union Berlin this summer and is “really happy” to be in the German capital.
But the summer Whites signing a year ago has admitted the sending off against Darmstadt 98 on 26 August was a frustrating set back to what had been a “great start”.
Asked about the transition from Leeds to Berlin Aaronson said: “Yeah, great. I’ve really, really enjoyed being in Union Berlin so far. Of course, I got the red card in the second week, which was pretty annoying to get that because I had been starting and playing games.
“So that was pretty annoying. But, I mean, that’s how football goes. You know, I’m not going to not get one. I’ll probably get more red cards. I don’t want to. but it probably will happen throughout my career.
“It was a great start and the club has really taken me [into] the family. and I’m really happy to be here.”
Departed
Whether Aaronson returns to Leeds United may well depend on whether he plays well enough this season to generate an adequate asking price for a permanent exit.
While Willy Gnonto’s reintegration into the side has shown that it is possible on paper for most of those who left during the transfer window to come back in in the right circumstances Aaronson’s performances last term suggest he might not be best suited to England.
If the Whites are promoted under Daniel Farke the Elland Road boss may be interested in seeing if he can do more than Jesse Marsch, Javi Gracia and Sam Allardyce managed with the USMNT international.
But if the cub remain in the Championship then the 22-year-old is surely likely to leave again, in which case the club would much rather get a solid financial return this time than sanction another loan.
So it is in everyone’s interest at this stage for Aaronson to make the most of his time in Germany, with a view to Union potentially signing him permanently, or at least showcasing him to another interested club.
He had also started well at Elland Road a year ago before his form ultimately fell away and he became one of a number of signings who proved to be what chief executive termed “five out of 10s” on The Square Ball last week (7 September).
At least Aaronson exited the club early on this summer and didn’t disrupt Farke’s plans late on like some of his teammates did, but his Whites career is quite possibly over at this stage.
In other Leeds United news, the Whites may still be in the market for another late signing from some “surprise opportunities”.