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Daley Blind has been with Ajax for two spells since 2008

Ajax agree to end Blind's contract early

Dutch defender Daley Blind will leave Ajax after agreeing to terminate his contract six months early, leaving the player as a free agent.

Soccer • 27 Dec 22

Blind was diagnosed with heart muscle inflammation after a Champions League game last year

Blind suffers scare as defibrillator stops during game

Ajax defender Daley Blind will undergo further tests after his implanted heart defibrillator momentarily switched off in Tuesday's pre-season friendly against Hertha Berlin, manager Erik ten Hag said.

Soccer • 26 Aug 20

Daley Blind spent four years at Old Trafford

United agree deal to sell Daley Blind back to Ajax

Daley Blind's return to Ajax is nearing completion after Manchester United announced terms had been agreed. The 28-year-old swapped the Amsterdam giants for Old Trafford four years ago in a $14million deal.

Soccer • 17 Jul 18

Jose defends his decision to stop Lukaku taking penalty

Jose Mourinho cannot understand the fuss surrounding his decision to stop Romelu Lukaku taking a penalty, despite it extending the Manchester United striker's goalless streak to a sixth match.

Soccer • 01 Nov 17

Phil Jones has been banned for two games

Jones & Blind found guilty of breaching doping rules

Phil Jones has been banned for two matches and Daley Blind fined by UEFA after the Manchester United pair were found guilty of breaching the governing body's doping regulations after the Europa League final in May.

Soccer • 31 Jul 17

Jose Mourinho publicly criticised Luke Shaw's attitude following the 0-0 draw with West Brom

Out-of-favour Luke Shaw in talks with Jose Mourinho

Luke Shaw has linked up with the Manchester United squad ahead of the clash with Everton having held talks with Jose Mourinho on Monday.

Soccer • 03 Apr 17

Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates his second-half strike as Manchester United beat Sunderland

United continue to rise with Sunderland slaying

Henrikh Mkhitaryan's moment of magic capped a comprehensive Manchester United win and chastening Old Trafford return for Sunderland manager David Moyes.

Soccer • 27 Dec 16

Daley Blind battles for possession with Burnley's Jeff Hendrick during the 0-0 draw at Old Trafford

Blind faith as defender relaxed about blunt attack

Daley Blind is not concerned about Manchester United's profligacy in front of goal, despite it costing them four points in just two home Premier League matches.

Soccer • 30 Oct 16

Man United's Dutch international Daley Blind can't wait to get back to Wembley

Wembley the way to beat Daley grind

Daley Blind is looking forward to a return to Wembley for May's FA Cup final after Manchester United saw off Everton on Saturday, with the Red Devils looking to win the trophy for the first time since 2004.

Soccer • 24 Apr 16

Daley Blind praised Wayne Rooney's pre-match talk before the Manchester City game

Blind: United must focus on the here and now

Daley Blind has warned that Manchester United need to focus on the end of this season rather than thinking about challenging for the title next year.

Soccer • 15 Apr 15

Daley Blind could be out of action for a couple of months

Blind set for lengthy spell on the sidelines

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal expects to be without midfielder Daley Blind for some time.

Soccer • 20 Nov 14

Daley Blind went off injured for Holland against Latvia

Blind blow adds to United's woes

Manchester United appear to have been dealt another injury blow after midfielder Daley Blind suffered suspected torn knee ligaments while playing for Holland earlier this evening.

Soccer • 17 Nov 14

Daley Blind was the unsung hero for Manchester United against QPR

Van Gaal: QPR win puts Utd on right trajectory

Manchester United Manager Louis is still targeting a top-three Premier League finish for his side, and feels their 4-0 win over QPR on Sunday sets them on the right trajectory.

Soccer • 15 Sep 14