Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar is in intensive care in a Croatian hospital after suffering a brain haemorrhage.
The Dutchman, who recently resigned from his role as Ajax’s chief executive, is understood to have been on holiday in the city of Split.
A short statement from Ajax on social media confirmed: “On Friday, Edwin van der Sar has had a bleeding around his brain. He’s currently in hospital in the intensive care unit and is in a 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.”
What we know
- The former Manchester United goalkeeper is on holiday in Croatia
- Van der Sar is understood to have suffered a cerebral haemorrhage
- The Dutchman recently resigned from his executive role at Ajax
