The 20-time league champions have also bought left-back Luke Shaw, midfielder Ander Herrera and Di Maria's Argentina team-mate Marcos Rojo. Last week, United broke the British transfer fee record by spending £59.7m to bring midfielder Angel Di Maria from Real Madrid. He is good at being a defender, but also comfortable playing further forward." "He can even do well in the centre of midfield. "Blind can play in a number positions on the left side He has won 19 caps and scored his first goal for his country in a 3-0 victory against hosts Brazil in the World Cup third-place play-off in the summer.
"Daley is a great reader of the game, he has played under my philosophy over a number of years and he will be a great addition to the team."īlind, the son of ex-Netherlands international Danny, worked his way up through the youth system at the Dutch club giants and helped them win four league titles. He is a very intelligent and versatile footballer that can play in many positions. The United manager added: "I am delighted Daley has signed for the club. Individual honours: Dutch Footballer of the Year in 2014 Daley Blind has also been used as a wing back and as a ball playing defender. Daley Blind is 32 years old (9) and he is 180cm tall. I have been at Ajax since I was seven years old and I will always have very fond memories of the club and of my time there." Daley Blind factfileĪjax debut: v FC Volendam 7 December 2008Ĭlub honours: 4 Eredivise titles (2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-14)Ĭlub stats: 120 Ajax appearances, 3 goals Daley Blind (NED) is a an inverted wing back and currently plays for Ajax. "It is a real honour to sign for Manchester United. "I cannot wait to work with Van Gaal at the biggest club in the world," Blind told the club website. The latest transfer brings the Old Trafford club's summer spending total to over £143m on five permanent deals.
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