Premier League: Edwin van der Sar RETURN: According to reports, Edwin van der Sar has spoken with Manchester United about coming back to the team as director of football. The 51-year-old goalie, a two-time Champions League champion, is presently Ajax’s CEO. Van der Sar was mentioned in connection with a move back to Manchester. Follow Premier League LIVE updates with Insidesport.IN
Premier League: Manchester United approach club legend Edwin Van der Sar for potential RETURN as Director of Football-Check out
Premier League: Manchester United approach club legend Edwin Van der Sar for potential RETURN as Director of Football-Check out
In Amsterdam, he co-worked with the current United manager Erik ten Hag. He was praised for the work he did with the Dutch powerhouses. Van der Sar was mentioned in connection with a move back to Manchester after Ed Woodward resigned. He was the executive vice-chairman at Old Trafford at the conclusion of the year. There were talks of my joining as the director of football “a couple of years ago” as well. An updated allegation is that United has spoken to their former goaltender about the position as they seek.
Erik ten Hag has reached out to Edwin van der Sar about a possible Old Trafford return! 🇳🇱#VanDerSar #TenHag #ManUtd #MUFC pic.twitter.com/RBdvGJyNfl
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According to reports from England, United “contacted” Van der Sar last week. Additionally, they claim that the Premier League team has “knocked on the door” for him previously. Two years earlier, Van der Sar was also notified by Ajax of United’s interest, but at the time, he was not interested in leaving Ajax. Currently, the Eredivisie side is preparing to take his position in case he decides to leave and reunite with Ten Hag at his previous employers.
Premier League: Manchester United approach club legend Edwin Van der Sar for potential RETURN as Director of Football-Check out
According to rumors, Ajax is preparing to replace him with famous former defender Danny Blind, the father of former United star Daley Blind. John Murtough was hired by the Red Devils as their first football director last year as the start of a significant club restructuring. Additionally, the position of technical director was granted to former player Darren Fletcher.
Van der Sar hinted at a transfer when asked about his connections to United in the past, saying that he could only work for Ajax and the Red Devils.
“The pressure is different and I won’t work at a club where I don’t have a feeling. I could only do this for Ajax or United. I would not work for any other clubs.” he said.
Premier League: Manchester United approach club legend Edwin Van der Sar for potential RETURN as Director of Football-Check out
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