Brenden Aaronson has revealed his desire to play for a "historic club" played a pivotal role in helping him choose to sign for Leeds United. The American international became Leeds' first summer signing last week after he joined the Whites on a five-year-deal from Red Bull Salzburg.
The £25m deal will see Aaronson link up with his former boss Jesse Marsch, who managed the midfielder during his time as Salzburg manager. While the relationship between the two played a role in Leeds' decision to sign Aaronson, the Whites did try and sign the 21-year-old in January prior to Marsch's arrival at Elland Road, meaning he has been a long term target for director of football Victor Orta.
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Aaronson is a versatile midfielder, comfortable playing on either flank or in behind a central striker and should add some quality to Leeds' attack. At times last season, Marsch and co looked toothless going forward. The addition of Aaronson will hopefully help Leeds at more attacking threat to their game moving forward.
And while his pre-existing relationship with Marsch played a part in helping him sign for Leeds, the 21-year-old revealed it was the size of the club that was really one of the determining factors.
“I wanted to be part of the club so bad," Aaronson told ESPN.
"Yeah, it’s a factor, that Jesse was there, but it was all about me wanting to be at the club in general. It’s a historic club. It’s a big club, and I want to be a part of history for them.”
