Former Manchester United star Edwin van der Sar remains in intensive care but is not in "life-threatening danger", his wife has said. The 52-year-old former goalkeeper was taken to hospitalin Croatia where he was holidaying last Friday.
It was reported at the time that he had suffered a cerebral haemorrhage - bleeding around the brain. He was taken to internsive care where it was then reported he was in a stable condition.
Now Dutch club Ajax has issued a statement on behalf of Annemarie van der Sar in Croatia. Posting on the club's Facebook page the it said: "Edwin is still in the intensive care unit, but is stable. He is not in life-threatening danger.
"Every time we get to visit him, he’s communicative. We have to wait patiently to see how his situation will develop."
Last week Ajax posted the news of his condition saying: "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."
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Van der Sar played in goal for both Manchester United and the Netherlands. He retired in 2011 after winning 130 caps for his country and a club career that included Champions League wins with both Ajax and United.
He also claimed four Premier League titles with United and had spells with Fulham and Juventus. He later took up a position on the Ajax board and became chief executive in 2016. He stepped down at the end of last season.
