Blind completes third Ajax return with one-year deal until 2027

Daley Blind has finalised his return to Ajax for a third spell at the club. The 36-year-old left-back’s move was confirmed by De on Tuesday evening. Mike Verweij stated that the long-anticipated transfer, which had been in the air for months, is now fully completed. Blind has signed a contract running until the summer of 2027 at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.

The experienced defender has agreed to a one-year contract extension, valid through the summer of 2027. He has been brought back as an extension for the new Ajax head coach Michel, according to reports. The two previously worked together during their time at Girona. Club and player reached agreement in principle on a one-year deal during Tuesday afternoon, sources close to Ajax confirmed.

Blind’s return marks his third stint in Amsterdam. There is even talk of a longer stay. ‘The intention is clearly expressed that the club’s son will be groomed for a role within the club after his playing career,’ a club insider noted.

Blind progressed through Ajax’s youth academy and established himself as a first-team regular between 2010 and 2014. He later moved to Manchester United. Between 2018 and 2022 he returned to Ajax, making 124 appearances. After his spell in England, he went on to play in Germany and Spain for Bayern München and Girona respectively.