Manchester United and Dutch Midfielder, Daley Blind have parted ways, following lack of playing time and the player falling out of favour with the club’s manager, Jose Mourinho since his arrival to the club.
The player who have played as a central-defender, midfielder, and left back last night made his move away from the Old Trafford back to his home country Holland, where he has since signed a four-year contract with AFC Ajax.
Daley Blind joined Manchester United from his boyhood club AFC Ajax in 2014 immediately after the world cup in Brazil, as he was signed by his fellow countryman, Louis Van Gaal who was then the manager of Manchester United. While at United, he made 141 appearances and scored six goals during his four years at Old Trafford, won the FA Cup, Community Shield, and the Europa Cup.
In a message he released a few hours ago, Blind thanked the club management and fans for the four years, saying:
“First of all I want to say how proud I am to be a part of the Manchester United family. To play for the biggest club in the world with such a history meant a lot to me.
I had 4 great years with 4 trophy’s! I want to thank everyone, the Managers, coaches, the medical department, everyone who helped me to settle in so quick at the beginning, of course my teammates and last but definitely not least the fans! I want to thank you for all the love and support I received and still get.
I will never forget some of the special games and moments, I will miss you ‘The Theatre of Dreams’! But now its time to go home. ?#MUFC