"Max Aarons' career path took something of a left turn back in January, when the right-back swapped the Bournemouth bench for La Liga side Valencia. After impressing in his first season at Bournemouth following his 7million move from Norwich City in August 2023, injury issues began to derail his progress that had previously seen him rated as one of the Championship's best defenders and earned him 27 England Under-21 caps."
"Aarons was signed on a six-month loan deal in the January transfer window and although his time at the Mestella was mainly restricted to the bench, he turned out four times in La Liga and once in the Copa del Rey. However, these performances included a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the Bernabeu, plus two heavy defeats to Barcelona in both the league and cup."
"I loved living out there, Aarons tells FourFourTwo. I loved the club, and the people were amazing. La Liga really suited me and when I played, it felt really comfortable. It was frustrating because I went to get more minutes and didn't play as much as I'd have liked, but looking back, I'd do it all again."
Max Aarons moved on loan from Bournemouth to Valencia in January after initially impressing following his £7million transfer from Norwich City in August 2023. Injury problems disrupted momentum that had earned him 27 England Under-21 caps and high Championship praise. Carlos Corberan signed him on a six-month deal, and Aarons made four La Liga appearances and one Copa del Rey appearance. Those matches included a 2-1 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu and heavy defeats to Barcelona. Aarons enjoyed living in Spain, felt La Liga suited his game, was frustrated by limited minutes but would do it again, and believes those games strengthened him mentally and technically.
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