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Berlin: Bayern Munich, the German football champion for the past ten seasons, announced on Thursday its contract with Dutch international defender Daley Blind.
The contract of the former Ajax Amsterdam and Manchester United player will continue until the end of the current season, with the possibility of extension.
Blind, 32, ended his contract by mutual consent with Dutch giants Ajax last December, six months before it expired, which made him a free player.
Blind confirmed that he was happy to join the German champions before the end of the current season, adding, “I can’t wait to play here. We are waiting for the most important part of the season, when it comes to titles, and a club like Bayern Munich can win all titles.”
“The yearning to win trophies here at the club was a major factor in my decision. I hope I can offer my experience to help the team.”
And the sports director, the Bosnian player, Hasan Salihamidzic, welcomed the newcomer in a statement on the official website of the Bavarian club, “We are happy that Dali has joined our team. Dali is a versatile defender, capable of playing on the left or in the middle.”
“He has great international experience and leadership qualities. I am sure he will help us.”
Blind played 99 international matches with his country and played in each of the five matches played by “Orange” in the World Cup in Qatar, and scored in the final price round during the victory over the United States 3 1, before his career ended in the quarter-finals with a penalty shootout at the hands of Argentina, who crowned later with the title.
Blind, who entered the Ajax academy before playing 333 matches with the first team, won the Eredivisie title seven times and the domestic cup twice.
He also had a four-year spell at Manchester United, where he won the Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup.
Bayern is looking for an additional option in defense, especially after French left-back Lucas Hernandez tore the cruciate ligament during his participation with his country in the World Cup.
Blind is expected to travel to Doha on Friday to join the Bavarian team, which is conducting a training camp during the Bundesliga winter break.