Brenden Aaronson, an attacking midfielder for Leeds United, provided an assist in Union Berlin’s final game of the season, which helped the club escape relegation.
The Whites are looking to head back to the Premier League in seven days’ time at Wembley against Southampton, and it might have a significant influence on what happens to the numerous players out on loan.
Leeds currently has several players on loan in Europe, notably Brenden Aaronson, who plays in the Bundesliga for Union Berlin.
Brenden Aaronson’s Union Berlin survived relegation.
After losing to Köln last weekend, Union Berlin found themselves two points behind in the Bundesliga’s relegation playoff spot, requiring a slight miracle on the final day.
On Saturday, they faced mid-table Freiburg, knowing that a win and a loss by Bochum would be enough to lift them from the bottom three.
Aaronson provided only his second assist of the season at the appropriate time, teeing up Benedict Hollerbach for a 1-0 lead, but Ritsu Doan threatened heartbreak with an 85th-minute equalizer that would have forced Union into a playoff to keep their position in the top tier.
However, Janik Haberer sealed a thrilling late win in stoppage time, rebounding from a missed Kevin Volland penalty to keep Union in the Bundesliga for another season, a stark contrast to previous seasons’ European finishes.
Aaronson impresses German media with his assist and energetic performance.
Aaronson, as has been the case recently, was encouraging in his efforts to put Union in a winning position.
Berliner Zeitung praised the aggressive midfielder for his second assist in three games, writing:
“Especially before the break, Aaronson was a valuable offensive asset. He didn’t always succeed, but his sense of humour occasionally rubbed off on his comrades. He was replaced shortly before the conclusion, weary, and watched the entire drama unfold from the bench.
Aaronson finished the season in excellent form with Union Berlin.
Aaronson’s troubles at Leeds have followed him to Germany, and it’s basically been a forgettable second season.
His productivity and possession flaws have been highlighted again, although he appears to have turned a corner recently.
The fact that he’s provided two assists to help his team stay in the league demonstrates far more character than he ever did in a Leeds shirt.
We only hope he finds a steady rhythm and Berlin is impressed enough to pay a reasonable price for him.
