Leeds player compared to Bayern Munich sensation hours after leaving Elland Road

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Leeds player Brenden Aaronson has completed a loan move to Champions League side Union Berlin – and hours after his move to the German side, the Bundesliga site likened him to Bayern Munich sensation Jamal Musiala.

Aaronson, 22, struggled at Leeds last season. Jesse Marsch’s first signing, forming an expensive reunion at a fee of £25m, played 40 times for us in 22-23. But he managed just one goal and only three assists, despite being a no.10.

Following relegation to the Championship, the USA star has decided to go on loan. He joins German side Union for the 23-24 season, with a permanent clause not included. Union qualified for the Champions League last season.

Despite his dismal showing in the Premier League, with his physicality coming under the microscope, there is huge hype for Aaronson’s arrival at Union. Hours after his loan exit, the Bundesliga site delivered a profile of the player.

They likened him to Bayern’s Musiala: “A lean and agile technician, born with the ball at his feet, Aaronson is a high-energy playmaker in the mould of Bayern’s Jamal Musiala. He’ll drop deep to find holes in the opposition defence.

“He tends to pass rather than shoot once he does waltz behind the opposition defence. The American doesn’t shirk his defensive duties either, and has proven himself an invaluable counter-pressing player for club and country.”

Aaronson completes Union loan: Bundesliga site likens him to Musiala

He is some way off Musiala. Quite a considerable amount. Yes, there are similarities in terms of energy, position, focus on technical ability. But Musiala is a player to have done it right at the top of the game, and is still only 20.

Aaronson had shown hype in Austria. But as soon as he moved to one of Europe’s top-five leagues, he failed. It might be, simply, that the ferociousness of the Premier League proved too much. The Bundesliga may suit him.

But if he is to get anywhere near Musiala’s talent, and already burgeoning reputation, Aaronson has got to improve greatly. One would suggest that there is little chance Aaronson will go anywhere near to mirroring Musiala’s form.