Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Round of 16 - Netherlands v United States - Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar - Dec 3, 2022 Netherlands' then footballer Daley Blind celebrates scoring their second goal (LEE SMITH / REUTERS)

Bayern Munich have signed Dutch defender Daley Blind on a free transfer on a six-month contract, the Bundesliga club said on Thursday.

The 32-year-old became a free agent last week after agreeing to terminate his contract with Ajax Amsterdam six months early.

Daley is a versatile defender who can play on the left-hand side as well as in the center. He has lots of international experience and leadership qualities.

Hasan Salihamidzic,

Bayern's sporting director

"We are really pleased that Daley has joined the team," Bayern's sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said.

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"Daley is a versatile defender who can play on the left-hand side as well as in the center. He has lots of international experience and leadership qualities."

Blind, who helped the Netherlands reach last year's World Cup quarter-finals in Qatar, won seven titles with Ajax, making 333 appearances, scoring 13 goals and contributing 21 assists.

He also won the 2017 Europa League during his spell with Premier League club Manchester United.

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German champions Bayern, who top the Bundesliga standings, resume their campaign against RB Leipzig on Jan 20.