Ajax’s Pursuit of a Central Midfielder: Daley Blind’s Return Under Scrutiny

Ajax is hoping to sign a new controlling midfielder during the current transfer window. This week, 35-year-old Daley Blind has been mentioned as a potential target. The experienced player reportedly wishes to conclude his career in Amsterdam. However, football analyst Nicky van der Gijp has strong recommendations for Ajax, asserting that they should refrain from bringing Blind back into the fold.

In his comments on De Oranjewinter, Van der Gijp contends that Ajax should not pursue the current Girona player. He states, “Ajax should definitely not attempt this.” Van der Gijp, son of René van der Gijp, believes that Ajax has a tendency to revert to former players when facing challenges. “Ajax has this habit; when things are not going well, they turn back to the past.”

On the other hand, a potential factor favoring Blind’s return could be the possible arrival of his coach, Míchel, to Ajax. The Spaniard has frequently been linked with the vacant coaching position at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.