Leeds United: Brenden Aaronson makes decision on possible Elland Road return in January
Brenden Aaronson looks to have ruled out a possible return to Leeds United this month following rumours over his loan at Union Berlin being terminated.
German news outlet BILD reported on 13 December that the Bundesliga outfit could terminate the loan deal of Aaronson ahead of January after he failed to convince after his move from Leeds.
With Berlin planning ahead for their January business, BILD shared that his loan move could be cancelled which would see an early return to Elland Road in January.
UK news outlet TEAMtalk followed up on 15 December, sharing that the American international was set for talks with manager Daniel Farke over a possible return and key role at Elland Road for the second half of the season.
HITC journalist Graeme Bailey told One Leeds Fan Channel on 4 January that the American is “unhappy” at Union Berlin and an early end to his loan in the Bundesliga is “being looked at”.
However, in a fresh twist from the player himself, Aaronson looks to have poured cold water of a possible return to Elland Road with the attacking midfielder deciding that he would like to continue on in Germany.
According to German news outlet Kicker (10 January), Aaronson told his agent: “I’m here and I want to be here. I like the boys and the club.”
On paper, Aaronson is the sort of player who could follow Georginio Rutter in translating struggles in the top flight to shining in the second tier.
Leeds United are on the prowl for a number ten signing this month but could well have the solution to their issue already under their noses in Aaronson.
It’s safe to say the American has endured a rather poor spell in Germany, starting just four Bundesliga games with his last start for the club coming in the back of October.
The New Jersey-born midfielder is yet to register a single goal or assist at the club [Transfermarkt] which only fuels the rumours regarding an inevitable termination.
However, Aaronson still wants to make the grade in Germany which certainly leaves Leeds United in a dilemma regarding their transfer business and the need to strengthen in attacking midfield.
When Aaronson arrived in England last year for almost £25m many people were excited about this talented youngster coming in and thought he would develop and potentially take the club up a level.
But all a move to the highest level did was exploit his weaknesses and flaws and prove that he was not cut out for it.
It remains to be seen whether he will be a Leeds United player this time next year, but for now, a return to West Yorkshire will have to wait after his exit decision.
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