Man United legend Edwin Van der Sar’s condition ‘still concerning’ after he suffered a brain haemorrhage and he remains in intensive care in Croatia, his former club Ajax confirms
- Van der Sar went to intensive care in Croatia on Friday after the incident
Ajax has released an update on the condition of Edwin van der Sar after the 52-year-old suffered a cerebral hemorrhage on holiday in Croatia.
The club says: ‘Edwin van der Sar will remain in intensive care for the time being. His condition is stable, but still worrying.
‘Ajax shares this information on behalf of Annemarie van der Sar, Edwin’s wife. The Van der Sar family, together with Ajax, are grateful and deeply touched by the many expressions of support.’
The 52-year-old Dutchman was flown to hospital by helicopter on Friday, but is in a stable condition, according to a statement from his former Ajax team.
It read: ‘Edwin van der Sar had a cerebral hemorrhage on Friday. He is currently hospitalized in intensive care and his condition is stable.
Edwin Van der Sar has been admitted to a hospital in Croatia after a cerebral hemorrhage
Ajax has said their former top man is in a “stable but still worrying” condition
The former goalkeeper’s wife, Annemarie van der Sar (left), asked Ajax to release the information
Manchester United also sent Van der Sar his best wishes, saying: ‘Manchester United are holding 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, along with our friends at Ajax, would like to wish Edwin the very best for a full and speedy recovery.”
Van der Sar resigned his position as general manager of Ajax in May after seven years. He said 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 in 14 years. year.
Manchester United also sent best wishes to the Dutchman, who made 264 appearances for the club
Ajax says Van der Sar’s family is ‘deeply touched by the many statements of support’
As a player, the Dutchman is fondly remembered for his time at Manchester United, making 264 appearances for the club from 2005 to 2011 under Sir Alex Ferguson.
He won the Champions League and four Premier League titles during his time at the club before retiring.
Prior to his time at Old Trafford, Van der Sar played for Fulham, putting Craven Cottage in a £5 million deal.
He also spent time with Juventus and Ajax, making over 700 total appearances throughout his career.