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Bayern Munich have signed Dutch defender Daley Blind on a free switch on a six-month contract
Bayern Munich have signed Netherlands midfielder Daley Blind, the membership introduced on Thursday night.
The previous Ajax and Manchester United participant’s contract will run till the top of the season, with the opportunity of an extension.
Blind, 32, terminated his contract by mutual consent with Dutch giants Ajax in December, six months earlier than it was because of expire, and was formally a free agent.
Blind stated he was thrilled to affix the German champions forward of the enterprise finish of the season.
“I can hardly wait to play right here. We’ve bought crucial a part of the season developing, the place it’s about titles – and a membership like Bayern can win each trophy,” Blind stated.
“The starvation for titles right here on the membership was key in my choice. I hope I can deliver my expertise to assist the staff.”
In a press release on the membership’s web site, Bayern Sporting Director Hasan Salihamidzic welcomed the brand new arrival.
“We’re delighted that Daley is becoming a member of our staff. Daley is a flexible defender, able to taking part in on the left or within the centre.
“He has nice worldwide expertise and management qualities. I’m certain he’ll assist us.”
Blind has been capped 99 instances for the Netherlands and performed in every of the aspect’s 5 video games on the World Cup in Qatar, scoring of their Spherical of 16 victory over the USA.
Blind, who got here by the Ajax academy earlier than taking part in 333 video games with the senior aspect, received the Eredivisie title seven instances and the Dutch Cup twice.
He additionally had a four-year stint at Manchester United, the place he received the Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup.
German tabloid Bild studies Blind, who performs with a coronary heart defibrillator, undertook a medical test at Barmherzige Brueder Hospital in Munich on Thursday morning.
Blind has demonstrated his versatility all through his profession, taking part in in midfield, defence and on the wings.
Bayern are on the lookout for further cowl in defence, notably after left again Lucas Hernandez tore his ACL whereas taking part in for France on the World Cup.
Blind is anticipated to fly to Doha on Friday with the remainder of the Bayern squad to participate within the staff’s winter coaching camp.
Bayern re-start their Bundesliga marketing campaign away at RB Leipzig on January 20 and meet French champions Paris Saint Germain within the Champions League Spherical of 16 on February 14.
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