“I have a good relationship with the board and I had a fantastic six years in Manchester, but I’m not finished here yet. Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has been moved to a hospital in the Netherlands but remains in intensive care after a brain bleed last week, his wife Annemarie said on Saturday. Former Netherlands and Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar is in intensive care in a hospital after suffering a bleed in his brain, his former club Ajax said Friday, July. “It’s never been that close,' he told The Times of reoccurring links with a return to United. FILE - Former Ajax and Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin Van Der Sar arrives for the UEFA Champions League draw at the Grimaldi Forum, in Monaco, on Aug. However, the Dutch great has dismissed those claims and insists he still has plenty of work to do at Ajax. Van der Sar has long been linked with a return to United in a similar executive role, and it was just this week that fresh reports linked the legendary goalkeeper with a move back to the club. This year, he was involved in Ten Hag's move to his former club, as well as the transfers of Antony and Lisandro Martinez to Old Trafford. READ NEXT: Ten Hag is about to have his real acid test The 51-year-old has had a lot of success at Ajax, where he worked closely with former manager Erik ten Hag to build two teams that have dominated Dutch football in recent years. The Dutch goalkeeper spent six successful seasons at Old Trafford before retiring in 2011.Īfter a year out from the game, Van der Sar began working as Ajax's marketing director and was promoted to his current role of CEO back in 2016. Van der Sar made 266 appearances for United between 20, winning several major honours including four Premier League titles and the Champions League.Edwin van der Sar has dismissed the possibility of making an imminent return to Manchester United, claiming that he still has unfinished business at Ajax. She recognises a lot of what happened to her then.' We are confident that this will work out, but it is not small. There is continuous contact from the Netherlands about how to proceed. 'You have to protect the family in this,' he told the KieftJansenEgmondGijp podcast (via Voetbal International).

Van der Sar's agent, Rob Jansen, had previously described the former United shot-stopper's situation as 'under control'. Want to join our MUFC Pro club for a totally ad-free version of the MEN’s Man United app packed with premium features? Click hereĪLSO READ: Edwin van der Sar 'under control' after suffering brain haemorrhage We have to wait patiently to see how his situation will develop.'

Every time we get to visit him, he’s communicative. Ajax confirmed the news later that day, describing the former goalkeeper's condition as being 'stable'.Ī fresh statement, posted on Tuesday evening by Ajax on behalf of wife Annemarie, read: 'Edwin is still in the intensive care unit, but is stable. I can’t stay in the shadow of Edwin van der Sar because I just can’t do what that guy can do.' Sign up to get even more from our Man United coverage We want your views, Reds. Van der Sar was admitted to hospital last Friday after suffering a brain haemorrhage while away on holiday. Speaking exclusively to, van der Sar's agent Rob Jansen confirmed the.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar remains in intensive care but his situation is 'not life-threatening', his wife has confirmed. Fulham's Edwin van der Sar is all set to complete a move to Manchester United, can confirm.

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