Pundit praises ‘exciting’ Leeds United new boy after Wolves victory

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has heaped praise on Leeds United’s summer signing Brenden Aaronson after a solid performance against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The Whites returned to action on Saturday as they hosted Wolves at Elland Road and claimed all three points after going behind early on.

Despite it going down as an own goal by Rayan Ait-Nouri, Aaronson will claim the winner to gift his side their first three points of the season.

While he is technically yet to get off the mark, the American’s debut performance was one that inspired a brilliant comeback and Wright was very impressed with their new man.

Speaking on BBC Match of the Day, the former England international said:

“When you think of Leeds [United] you think of intensity, pace and all the things that come with how they play. He encompasses everything that Leeds are about.

“I think he’s going to be one of those players that Leeds fans will take to very quickly.

“He’s so energised, so quick - it’s his pace. It’s very, very exciting.”

Aaronson made the switch to Yorkshire from Red Bull Salzburg in May in a deal worth £24.7 million and was soon joined by fellow American Tyler Adams from RB Leipzig.

With both Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips leaving the club this summer, the duo will be eager to do a good job of filling their boots under Wisconsin-born Marsch.

Aaronson picked up four goals and four assists in 26 appearances in the Bundesliga last season.