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Van der Sar played 130 times for the Netherlands and for a spell was the nation's most-capped player. United, though, suffered defeat to Barcelona in both the 2009 Champions League final and again at Wembley in 2011, after which Van der Sar retired. That is why I have decided to resign.'Īfter more than 200 appearances for Ajax and European success as part of Louis van Gaal's side, the Dutch 'keeper moved to Juventus, before signing with Fulham in 2001.Ī switch to Old Trafford followed four years later, which also saw Van der Sar win the League Cup twice and the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup. 'It doesn't feel good to take decisions about the future of this wonderful club in the coming period. Friday 07 July 2023 10:00 Manchester United is holding Edwin van der Sar and his family in our collective thoughts after hearing the news that the legendary goalkeeper has fallen. 'I feel the need to take some distance, to get some rest, and to do other things,' he said on Twitter at the end of May. Van der Sar won the Premier League four times during his six years at United, as well as the Champions League in 2008, which he also lifted while at Ajax.Īfter retirement, he returned to Ajax where he took up the role of chief executive in 2016 but left the post at the end of last season.įollowing a disappointing campaign, the club finishing third in the Eredivise and missing out on Champions League qualification, Van der Sar announced he would be stepping down from his role after almost 11 years on the club's board. In that time he won four Premier League titles, two League Cups, the FIFA Club World Cup and the Champions League.Twitter Due to your consent preferences, you’re not able to view this. Cristiano Ronaldo scores 865th career goal to give Portugal lead against. Van der Sar joined United in January 2005 and made more than 250 appearances for the club before retiring in 2011. Edwin van der Sar names the one Man Utd player who is a 'potential world star' Chosen for You Chosen for You. The Van der Sar family, along with Ajax, is grateful and deeply touched by the many messages of support.' 'Ajax shares this information on behalf of Annemarie van der Sar, Edwin's wife.

His condition is stable but still concerning. The 52-year-old remains in intensive care where he is described as 'stable but still concerning' as the family thanked those who have sent messages of support.Ī statement from the Dutch club read: 'Edwin van der Sar will remain in intensive care for the time being.

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READ MORE: Where Manchester United stand with striker options in transfer windowĪjax have now released an update on Van der Sar's condition on behalf of his wife Annemarie.

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United's message read: 'Sending all our love and strength to you, Edwin.' Van der Sar's former clubs, including United, Ajax and Fulham among others, have all sent messages of support for the former Netherlands international. He has since been transferred to the coastal city of Split. Edwin van der Sar is a former Dutch footballer who spent most of his time playing for the clubs Ajax and Manchester United and Netherlands National Football. The former United goalkeeper was admitted to hospital on Friday after he suffered a cerebral haemorrhage while on holiday in Croatia. Manchester United legend Edwin van der Sar remains in intensive care following a bleed on the brain where his condition is described as 'stable but still concerning'.

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