Brenden Aaronson makes a shocking admission from last season. Leeds United Star future is uncertain
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Brenden Aaronson’s Return Divided Fans, but Proved Crucial in Leeds’ Promotion Push
Throughout last season, Daniel Farke faced criticism from Leeds United supporters for several of his managerial decisions. However, his choices ultimately bore fruit, as Leeds secured promotion and clinched the Championship title.
One particularly contentious move was the reintegration of Brenden Aaronson into the squad.
The American midfielder had just come off a disappointing loan spell in the Bundesliga, and many questioned his place in the team.
Yet, Farke saw an opportunity—especially after a move for Gus Hamer fell through—and slotted Aaronson into the number 10 role in his system.
Aaronson made the most of his second chance. He finished the season with nine goals and two assists—his most productive campaign to date.
Despite these contributions, some fans and pundits continued to doubt whether he was up to the required standard.
Reflecting on his season in a recent interview with GOAL, the 24-year-old opened up about his form and challenges:
“I had a really good start to the season and I just rode that wave all the way to January,” he said. “I had a good run of 20–25 games at a high level. Then your body starts to fatigue a little bit.”
With the January fixture congestion—playing every three days—his performance dipped. “You’re not feeling as good and I probably had a little spell where I wasn’t at my top level,” he admitted.
Aaronson pointed to fatigue as a key factor in his mid-season slump but felt he still contributed: “I still felt like I was doing a good job helping the team, and then, at the end of the season, I came alive again, which was good.”
He also spoke about the importance of emotional balance over a long season: “It’s just learning to stay medium all year round… You just keep going.”
Was Aaronson Underrated?
Despite receiving limited credit, Aaronson had a significant impact on Leeds’ promotion run.
His nine goals were among the highest in the squad, and while some criticized his low assist total, underlying stats showed he was one of the team’s most effective chance creators from midfield.
Though his future at the club remains uncertain and potential replacements may arrive this summer, Aaronson has shown he still has much to offer Leeds United.
