Former Netherlands goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar remained in hospital Saturday after a mind haemorrhage and his situation is steady however nonetheless of concern, his ex-club Ajax stated. The 52-year-old, who performed for Amsterdam’s Ajax after which Manchester United, was on vacation on a Croatian island when he fell sick.

“Edwin van der Sar will remain in intensive care for the time being. His condition is stable but still concerning,” Ajax stated in an announcement, including that it was sharing the replace on behalf of his spouse Annemarie.

“The Van der Sar family, along with Ajax, is grateful and deeply touched by the many messages of support.”

Van der Sar introduced in May that he was quitting as Ajax chief govt after the worst season in 14 years for the historic Dutch membership which completed third within the Eredivisie. Regarded as one of many world’s all-time greatest goalkeepers, the 130-times capped Van der Sar performed for Ajax from 1990-1999, profitable the Champions League in 1995.

He went on to elevate the European Cup once more in 2008 with Manchester United after spells at Juventus and Fulham.