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USMNT youngster Aaronson discloses his favourite Premier League club

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USMNT 19-year-old star will feature for Red Bull Salzburg from January next year. Though he dreams to play in the Premier League.

USMNT young talent Brendon Aaronson revealed his dream team from the Premier League. Subsequently, the American is a big supporter of Liverpool and is eager to play in the UK.

Evidently, Aaronson received his first-team call to the USMNT earlier this year. Moreover, he is set to join Red Bull Salzburg in the January transfer season.

Currently, Aaronson plays for the MLS side Philadelphia Union. Additionally, the youngster idolizes Liverpool legends, Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres.

Just like all the other fans, the 19-year-old enjoyed watching Liverpool win the domestic title last season.

“My dad introduced me to the game at a young age as he played college football in America,” Aaronson told Sky Sports. “He also put me in front of a TV and I watched Liverpool ever since.

“As long as I can remember I’ve been a Liverpool fan. I have Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres posters in my room, those two were the ones I looked up to. I have Liverpool winning the Champions League above my bed too.

“When they won the title last year, that was a crazy moment for me. Going back to the Gerrard slip… it was tough but to see them absolutely dominate the Premier League, it was insane and I was so happy on the inside.”

Dream big, play big.

Furthermore, Aaronson believes that Europe is a good place for him to develop his career. Consequently, the likes of Erling Haaland, Sadio Mane, and Naby Keita have starred at Salzburg.

The US international dreams of playing in England in his near future.

“I think the Premier League is the dream league for me. It’s unbelievable and it keeps going upwards.

“The players keep getting better and better and for me, it’s for sure a dream league and something I would like to be a part of for any team over there really!”

In addition, Aaronson is compared to Chelsea star Kai Havertz in the past. Although, he wants to be like the Reds legend Gerrard in the midfield.

“I think we’re a little different in positioning, but I used to see him go into games and giving it his all every game,” he said.

“He was winning challenges, playing the ball forward, scoring goals – he really was the complete midfielder and that’s something I want to bring into my game. He was tireless and gave everything for the team and that’s something I really like about him.

“I also really like Luka Modric and Kaka – I like those three a lot and they’re the ones I like to plan my game around.

“I think I’m an energetic center midfielder that loves to get forward, score goals and get assists. I’m creative when I get to the final third and I like to make stuff happen when I get the ball.”

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