Brenden Aaronson believes he is just the type of player Leeds United fans want to see at Elland Road after signing for the Whites on a five-year-deal.
A £25m agreement saw Aaronson join Leeds from Red Bull Salzburg last week. He was courted by Leeds in January but they could not come to an agreement with Salzburg for his services.
However, with their Premier League status ensured with a final day of the season win over Brentford, the Whites decided to revive their interest in the American international, making him their first summer signing.
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Comfortable playing on both flanks or in behind a striker, Aaronson's versatility and upside mean his signing could prove to be a smart acquisition for Leeds.
The 21-year-old had previously worked under Jesse Marsch at Salzburg before the latter moved to join sister club RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga.= Prior to his move to Austria, Aaronson was turning out for MLS side Philadelphia Union. Known for their passionate fanbases, Philadelphia and Leeds share some similarities with which Aaronson will be all too familiar with.
And speaking in an interview with ESPN, Aaronson revealed he believes he fits the description of what is required from a Leeds United player.
"I got a little, I guess definition about the player that Leeds want, and I think I fit that,” Aaronson told ESPN.
“They celebrate a tackle like a goal, and I’m going to be that guy that’s not only going to be the creative outlet or the guy that’s going to be playing I guess, the [No.] 10 or winger or whatever.
“I’m going to be the guy that’s going to be working hard too and that’s what Leeds is.”
