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Daley Blind: Bayern Munich Add Much-Needed Defensive Depth (Forbes)

As expected, Bayern Munich has reacted to Lucas Hernandez's injury by signing Dutch left-back Daley Blind.

Blind also led the Eredivisie with 23.07 progressive passes per 90 minutes while ranking second in the same category with a 90.57% completion rate. After all, the 32-year-old led the Eredivisie with 1049 overall passes this season and 243 passes to the final third. Blind was third in the league with 44.44% completed through passes and fourth with 88.48% completed passes to the final third. Blind expressed his excitement about joining a new club that might be very well among the favorites to win the Champions League in the spring. “Daley is a versatile defender, capable of playing on the left or in the center. The 32-year-old arrives as a free transfer after his contract with Ajax was mutually terminated in December 2023.

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Bayern Munich sign Daley Blind to cover for injured Lucas Hernandez (ESPN)

"We're delighted that Daley is joining our team," Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said. "Daley is a versatile defender. He has great international ...

The hunger for titles here at the club was key in my decision." He has played 99 times for the Netherlands, including all five of their games at the World Cup in Qatar. He joins Bundesliga champions Bayern on a short-term deal until the end of the season after completing a medical examination in Munich.

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Daley Blind: 5 things on Bayern Munich's new Dutch international ... (Bundesliga.com - official website)

Daley Blind will provide Bayern Munich with options, experience, and his Ajax-trained talent after the former Manchester United defender joined the ...

He is a very intelligent and versatile footballer that can play in many positions," said the former Ajax and Bayern coach. “Blind has always delivered in the Dutch national team," said Van Gaal, the team's coach in Qatar. "I feel good at the moment," said Blind shortly after being diagonsed with a heart problem having suffered dizziness during a Champions League game in December 2019. "I think I understood quickly when I could have a night out and when I couldn't." I thought it was great to experience that." His second spell, which started in 2018, brought a further three Eredivisie crowns, including two Dutch doubles, and took him to 333 competitive appearances in the iconic red-and-white shirt. "I am delighted Daley has signed for the club. He ended his playing career there in 1999, one year after his son had joined the club as an eight-year-old prospect. The Blind family have a long association with Ajax. Always try to have the ball ready to pass after just one or two touches, to change sides. "Many Ajax players can play in various positions. I think I'm at my best when I'm on the ball often, so I try to do that," he explained.

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Bayern Munich sign Daley Blind (Xinhua)

Reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have signed Netherlands center-back Daley Blind to reinforce their defence ahead of the 2022-2023 season restart ...

Daley is a flexible defender, who can play on the left and in the center as well. In 2014 he joined Manchester United and lifted the UEFA Europa League and two domestic trophies. I hope I can use my experience to help the team," said Blind.

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Dutch defender Daley Blind moves to Bayern Munich (Anadolu Agency)

German club acquire Blind on deal until end of season - Anadolu Agency.

[Anadolu Agency website contains only a portion of the news stories offered to subscribers in the AA News Broadcasting System (HAS), and in summarized form. I hope I can bring my experience to help the team. The hunger for titles here at the club was key in my decision.

Bayern Munich sign Daley Blind (Xinhua)

The 32-year-old Dutchman has penned a six-month deal to take the place of Lucas Hernandez, who suffered a season-ending knee injury at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

I hope I can use my experience to help the team," said Blind. In 2014 he joined Manchester United and lifted the UEFA Europa League and two domestic trophies. Daley is a flexible defender, who can play on the left and in the center as well.

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