Edwin van der Sar's Health Crisis: Shocking Revelation about Former Manchester United Goalkeeper
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, 52, is in intensive care due to bleeding around his brain Ajax, his former club, reported a stable but concerning condition Van der Sar, a Premier League and Champions League winner during his six-year spell at Man Utd, continues to receive medical attention
Former Netherlands and Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar's
condition remains stable but "still concerning" after suffering bleeding
around his brain.
The 52-year-old was admitted to intensive care on Friday and his family have expressed their gratitude for the messages of support they have received.
Ajax has released a statement regarding Edwin van der Sar, stating that he will continue to receive care in the intensive care unit. The Dutchman, who previously served as Ajax's chief executive until the recent season's end, remains in a stable but concerning condition. Annemarie van der Sar, Edwin's wife, authorized Ajax to share this information.
"The Van der Sar family, along with Ajax, is grateful and deeply touched by the many messages of support."
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Manchester United expressed their support for their ex-goalkeeper by tweeting, "Our thoughts and strength are with you, Edwin."
Fulham Football Club, where Van der Sar played for four years prior to joining United, sent their well wishes by tweeting, "Wishing Edwin a swift recovery. Our thoughts are with you."
The PFA expressed their support for Edwin and his family. During his time at United, Van der Sar achieved four Premier League titles and also won the Champions League in 2008, a trophy he previously lifted with Ajax.
After retiring, he rejoined Ajax and assumed the position of chief executive in 2016. However, he decided to leave the post at the conclusion of the previous season due to the club's disappointing performance, finishing third in the Eredivisie and failing to qualify for the Champions League. Van der Sar declared his intention to step down from his position after serving nearly 11 years on the club's board.
"I have an urge to create some space, recharge, and pursue different endeavors," he tweeted in late May.
"It doesn't sit well with me to make decisions regarding the future of this exceptional club in the upcoming period. Therefore, I've opted to step down."
After making over 200 appearances for Ajax and achieving European success under the guidance of Louis van Gaal, the Dutch goalkeeper transferred to Juventus before eventually joining Fulham in 2001. Moving forward, he made a switch to Old Trafford four years later, where Van der Sar enjoyed further triumphs, including winning the League Cup twice and the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup.
Despite this, Van der Sar retired from football after suffering defeat to Barcelona in the 2009 Champions League final and again at Wembley in 2011. He had represented the Netherlands in 130 international matches, becoming the nation's most-capped player for a period of time.
