Brenden Aaronson feeling "confident" heading into Leeds United season

07/26/2024 12:29 PM

Brenden Aaronson’s last competitive action with English club Leeds United saw the historic club relegated from the English Premier League, but after spending one season away on loan in Germany, the American attacker is focused on a new opportunity at Elland Road.

Aaronson is back with the Lilywhites ahead of the start of the 2024-25 EFL Championship season. The 23-year-old recently assisted once in Leeds United’s 4-1 friendly win over Hannover this week, providing a positive glimpse of his long-term potential for the upcoming campaign.

After enduring some frustrating moments in his first season in West Yorkshire, Aaronson joined Union Berlin on loan with hopes of playing consistently. He registered two goals in 30 appearances for the Bundesliga side, helping them fight off relegation from the German top-flight.

Now with the Lilywhites aiming to earn promotion back to the Premier League, Aaronson is seeking a smooth transition to life back in England and has already enjoyed some positive moments this summer.

“I feel really sharp, I feel really confident, I feel like I fit the system really well with the guys,” Aaronson said in an interview with Leeds Live. “I know most of the guys, we're really close and we have good relationships.

"So I think it's really great to be back and see the guys and I think I've been smiling the whole time and just really excited to be back,” he added. “I mean, from the first couple days that I've got here, I said that it's so professional, it's super high standards, and I really liked that, you know, because I think that it creates this team.”

Aaronson and his Leeds United teammates have one final preseason friendly on August 3 against Valencia before opening their league schedule on Aug. 10 against newly promoted Portsmouth.

A strong start to the season would do wonders for Aaronson’s confidence as he fights to be part of Leeds United’s long-term plans.