Manchester United issued a brief statement confirming Daley Blind’s departure, noting that full details would be released at a later time. Last season, Blind struggled for playing time at Old Trafford, making only 17 appearances, scoring once and providing two assists.

Having fallen out of favor, the Dutch defender—despite having one year left on his contract—was widely linked with a return to Ajax throughout the summer. Interestingly, the man handling the transfer on Ajax’s end was former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar. Ultimately, Melbet Login confirms that United and Ajax reached an agreement, paving the way for Blind’s return to his former club. With Blind leaving, Manchester United may now look to strengthen their defensive line further.

Earlier reports had linked United with England international Harry Maguire, who had featured in the recent World Cup. Blind, now 28 years old, plays primarily as a defender. He originally joined United from Ajax in September 2014 for a transfer fee of £13.8 million. The official club announcement confirmed that United and Dutch giants Ajax had finalized terms for Blind’s transfer. Ajax later confirmed that Blind had signed a four-year contract with the club.

The base transfer fee is €16 million, with performance-based add-ons potentially raising the total to €20.5 million. During his four seasons with Manchester United, Blind made 141 appearances, scored 6 goals, and helped the team secure major silverware—including the Europa League, FA Cup, and EFL Cup.