Former Manchester United hero Edwin van der Sar has been admitted to hospital after suffering a brain haemorrhage.
The ex-goalkeeper, 53, had been on holiday in Croatia at the time and was rushed to a local hospital by helicopter, reports the Daily Mirror.
His former club Ajax sent a message of support upon learning the news, with the first 24 hours considered crucial. It said: "On Friday, Edwin van der Sar has had a bleeding around his brain," Ajax's statement reads. "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."
The ex-Netherlands internationalist won the Champions League with both Ajax and Manchester United during his playing career, and represented his country at the 1998 World Cup as they reached the semi-finals.
Van Der Sar was also twice on the losing side in Champions League finals with the English club, and his final game before retiring came against Barcelona in the 2011 showpiece.
He moved into non-playing roles at Ajax after hanging up his gloves, serving as CEO until he decided to step down in 2023.
When confirming Van der Sar's decision to step down, the Amsterdam club revealed he would stay in his role until August 1 to help with transitions. He was on holiday on a Croatian island when he suffered his brain haemorrhage.
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