Brenden Aaronson’s time with Union Berlin has come to an end.
The German side announced on Monday that Aaronson is returning to Leeds, following the conclusion of his season-long loan.
Aaronson’s final appearance for Union Berlin came on Saturday, as he notched a vital assist in a 2-1 win over Freiburg that confirmed the club’s Bundesliga status on the season’s final day.
The U.S. national team attacker had a difficult spell with Die Eisernen, particularly in the first half of the season when he didn’t record a single goal contribution.
Aaronson was improved in the back end of the campaign, starting more frequently down the stretch and ending the season with two goals and two assists.
In a club statement, Union Berlin said Aaronson won “the hearts of Union fans with his dashing style of play, his speed and, not to forget, his decisive goal against Hoffenheim.
“After 38 appearances, two goals and two assists, his time in Berlin has come to an end and he is returning to England.”
The 23-year-old said last month that he would be open to a permanent move to Union Berlin, but that was always going to be a difficult financial commitment for the German club to make.
Aaronson returns to Leeds facing an uncertain future. The club is in the Championship playoff final this weekend but regardless of the outcome, the USMNT attacker may not be in the team’s plans.
Football Insider reported last week that Leeds has decided to sell Aaronson in the summer, and will look to recoup £12 million of its initial £25m investment in the New Jersey native.
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