Edwin van der Sar hospital updates — Man Utd legend suffers brain haemorrhage as football world rallies round Ajax star

EDWIN VAN DER SAR has been admitted to intensive care after suffering bleeding around the brain, his former club has confirmed.

The former Manchester United legend, 52, is currently in a stable condition after falling ill while on holiday in Croatia, according to Dutch broadcaster Nos.

Ajax released a statement confirming his condition, writing: “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.”

Meanwhile the Red Devils – Van der Sar’s former club which he helped scoop four Premier League titles – has paid tribute to the world-famous goalie on Twitter, writing: “Sending all our love and strength to you, Edwin.”

Van der Sar most recently worked at the Eredivisie giants but left his role after the club finished third last season.

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