'Medford Messi' set to go away Leeds following Premier League relegation

Leeds United suffered relegation from the Premier League on Sunday, simply three years after returning to the highest flight of English soccer. Leeds completed the season nineteenth and bowed out with a limp 4-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur — a recreation that may probably function United States midfielder Brenden Aaronson‘s final one for the membership.

A report Monday said Aaronson, a New Jersey native who solely joined Leeds final summer time, has a launch clause in his contract that turned energetic following the membership’s relegation. It’s possible that the 22-year-old may have one other new house subsequent season.

Leeds’ instability affected Aaronson

Aaronson, who performed for the USMNT on the 2022 FIFA World Cup, joined Leeds in a $30 million switch final 12 months, a deal that made him the second-most costly American participant of all time.

Aaronson performed 36 video games in his maiden Premier League marketing campaign, however the membership sacked Jesse Marsch — the supervisor who pushed for his signing — in February. Leeds continued to battle below alternative Javi Gracia earlier than relegation was confirmed on Sam Allardyce‘s watch. Aaronson didn’t begin any of his last 5 appearances for the membership.

Aaronson seeking to reset

Due to the relegation launch clause, Aaronson will probably be made obtainable at a knockdown value. A number of golf equipment determine to have an interest within the US worldwide, who has already made 29 appearances for his nation regardless of his younger age.

Aaronson, who can play on the wing in addition to in midfield, emerged from the Philadelphia Union academy earlier than shifting to RB Salzburg in a switch value as much as $9 million.