Former Netherlands goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar remained in hospital Saturday after a brain haemorrhage and his condition is stable but still of concern, his ex-club Ajax said.

The 52-year-old, who played for Amsterdam’s Ajax and then Manchester United, was on holiday on a Croatian island when he fell ill.

“Edwin van der Sar will remain in intensive care for the time being. His condition is stable but still concerning,” Ajax said in a statement, adding that it was sharing the update on behalf of his wife Annemarie.

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

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