Brenden Aaronson remains Leeds United’s top goalscorer this season and was voted August’s Player of the Month after returning to the club in controversial circumstances this summer.
The 24-year-old playmaker was one of eight players to jump ship from Leeds using Victor Orta’s loan exit clause after relegation. Alongside the likes of Marc Roca, Diego Llorente, Jack Harrison and plenty more.
Aaronson, who scored just one goal in 40 games during the 2022-23 season, went to Union Berlin in the top tier of German football. He struggled again, but did help them avoid relegation on the final day.
Instead of another loan or a move to another European club, Aaronson has chosen to stay at Leeds and attempt to build bridges with fans. Judging by fans voting him for Player of the Month, he’s done that.
Aaronson delighted to be working under Daniel Farke at Leeds
Farke has impressed since taking over at Leeds. The German has had to contend with a lot, not least the lingering stench of the former regime arising in the form of release clauses and past transfer mistakes.
Aaronson was one of those in the former category, but has given himself a future with Leeds through his form and application since returning. Speaking to Sky Sports, he was complimentary of Leeds boss Farke.
“Just getting to know him, he’s got an amazing football mind. He’s taught me a lot already, positioning and where I am playing at the moment. I’ve learnt a lot already and I really like working with him,” he said.
Aaronson has saved Leeds a whole heap of cash in returning
Last season, the lack of no.10 was alarming. Nadiem Amiri, Matt O’Riley and Kenny McLean were all targeted to provide Leeds with some attacking prowess from midfield but in the end, none were signed.
Angus Kinnear has recently said that Emi Buendia was considered but the Aston Villa man said no. James McAtee at Man City and Fabio Carvalho were also on the list, before the latter joined Brentford for £27m.
So, at least having Aaronson back in the fold provides Farke with a natural no.10. A player that initially cost Leeds £25m and has the potential to get back to that level, a player that is basically a new signing.
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