Man United have agreed terms on an £18.1m deal to sell Daley Blind to Ajax, the club have confirmed.
Blind, 28, becomes Ajax’s record signing in the move, which sees him return to the club he left four years ago when signed by then-United boss Louis van Gaal.
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Blind was left out of United’s squad for their pre-season tour of the US, signalling negotiations were coming to a climax as they flew out on Sunday.
And on Monday it was revealed Blind had already joined up with his new club, entering training with them ahead of the new Eredivisie season.
Blind signed for United in 2014 after a breakthrough World Cup with the Netherlands, where he finished third under Van Gaal, who then brought the player with him to Old Trafford in a £13.8m deal.
A versatile defender with the ability to play at centre-back and left-back as well as in midfield, Blind made 124 appearances in his first three seasons, winning the FA Cup, League Cup and Europa League with the club.
But last season the emergence of Ashley Young at left-back saw Blind consigned to the bench.
Centre-back spots were also at a premium, with boss Jose Mourinho bringing in Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof after arriving in 2016.
Blind was also a Dream Team favourite down the years, regularly picking up that precious Star Man award thanks to his consistently high pass completion rate.
Thanks for the memories, Daley.