Brenden Aaronson may now be a player who splits opinion among Leeds supporters, but there was a time when the entire fanbase was entirely behind him.
The American signed for the club in the summer of 2022, shortly after the club were promoted to the Premier League for the first time in nearly two decades. He was brought in for around £25 million from Red Bull Salzburg and had quite the reputation.
He started his career with Leeds brilliantly, too, which saw the Leeds faithful create him a football chant that was soon ringing around Elland Road on a weekly basis.
For all the key information on the Brenden Aaronson chant, we've got you covered below.
Brenden Aaronson chant, lyrics and tune
The Brenden Aaronson chant is sung to the tune of ‘American Boy' by Estelle featuring Kanye West. The lyrics are as follows:
Came to Elland Road, and you will see him play
Signed from Red Bull Salzburg, and he's here to stay
I really want to, live in Beeston with you,
You'll be my American boy,
American boy
Brenden Aaronson chant background
The Brenden Aaronson chant was created during his early months at the club, and you have to credit Leeds fans for creating the chant to the tune of ‘American Boy', given that he is a USA international.
The lyrics also pay homage to Leeds, linking Aaronson's heritage with his new home in Beeston, which is the area of Leeds where Elland Road is located.
Finally, there is also a reference to the club that Aaronson signed for the club from – Red Bull Salzburg in January.
Leeds fans singing the Brenden Aaronson chant
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Leeds fans don't always cover themselves in glory, but this chant has got to be one of the best in their songbook. The decision to use ‘American Boy' may seem obvious, yet no other club has used the tune before, and there have been several American players in the Premier League since the song came out in 2008.