Edwin van der Sar is remembered by Manchester United faithful as one of their best shot stoppers who helped them win the Champions League and the Premier League, as well as many silverwares.
The Dutch international is in intensive care after being taken to the hospital on Friday afternoon following a brain bleed. The former Manchester United goalkeeper is in stable condition.
Dutch media reported Van der Sar suffered a cerebral hemorrhage while on holiday in Croatia and is now in a hospital in Split. Ajax confirmed the news on Twitter and sent their best wishes to Van der Sar.
Their statement said: "On Friday, Edwin van der Sar had bleeding around his brain. He’s currently in the hospital's intensive care unit and is in stable condition. Once there is more concrete information, an update will follow. Everyone at AJAX wishes Edwin a speedy recovery. We’re thinking of you."
United tweeted: "Sending all our love and strength to you, Edwin."
Fulham, with whom Van der Sar spent four years before joining United, sent a message of support, stating that everyone at Fulham Football Club wishes Edwin a speedy recovery. We’re thinking of you.”
It has been reported that Van der Sar, 52, was taken to the hospital by helicopter after feeling unwell while on holiday on a Croatian island.
Van der Sar stepped down as chief executive of Ajax on June 1 and cited a desire to relax and do different things as the reason behind the decision.
“I feel the need to take some distance, get some rest, and do other things,” he said on Twitter at the end of May. “It doesn’t feel appropriate to decide about the future of this wonderful club in the coming period. That is why I have decided to resign.
The Dutchman spent six years at United, making 266 appearances, winning four Premier League titles and the Champions League. He won 130 caps for the Netherlands and represented Juventus and Fulham.
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