Man United legend Edwin Van der Sar’s condition is “still concerning” after he suffered a brain haemorrhage and remains in intensive care in Croatia, his former club Ajax confirm.
Ajax have released an update on Edwin van der Sar’s condition after the 52-year-old suffered a brain haemorrhage while on holiday in Croatia.
The club said: ‘Edwin van der Sar will remain in intensive care for the time being. His condition is stable but he is still worrisome.
‘Ajax is sharing this information on behalf of Annemarie van der Sar, Edwin’s wife. The Van der Sar family, together with Ajax, is grateful and deeply moved by the many messages of support.
The 52-year-old Dutchman was airlifted to hospital by helicopter on Friday but was listed in stable condition, according to a statement from his former team Ajax on Friday.
It read: ‘On Friday, Edwin van der Sar had a haemorrhage around his brain. He is currently in the hospital in the intensive care unit and is in stable condition.
Ajax have said that Edwin Van der Sar is in a ‘stable but still worrying’ condition in hospital.
The former goalkeeper’s wife, Annemarie van der Sar (left), asked Ajax to release the information after he suffered a brain haemorrhage in Croatia.
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Manchester United also sent Van der Sar their best wishes, saying: ‘Manchester United have Edwin van der Sar and his family in our collective thoughts after hearing the news that the legendary goalkeeper has fallen seriously ill.
“Everyone at United would like to join our friends at Ajax in wishing Edwin all the best for a full and speedy recovery.”
Van der Sar stepped down as Ajax chief executive after seven years in May, saying he was “exhausted” at the end of a difficult season that saw the Amsterdam club finish third and fail to qualify for the Champions League for the first time. time in 14. years.
Man United also sent their best wishes to the Dutchman, who played for the club 264 times.
Ajax said Van der Sar’s family is “deeply moved by the many messages of support.”
As a player, the Dutchman is fondly remembered for his time at Manchester United, where he made 264 appearances for the club under Sir Alex Ferguson between 2005 and 2011.
He won the Champions League and four Premier League titles during his time at the club before his retirement.
Prior to his time at Old Trafford, Van der Sar had played for Fulham and had left Craven Cottage on a £5 million contract.
He also spent time at Juventus and Ajax, making over 700 total appearances throughout his career.
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