After a few critical days, Edwin van der Sar, legendary goalkeeper and CEO of Ajax FC, has finally announced that he has been moved out of the intensive care unit.
The Dutchman had been hospitalised after suffering a cerebral haemorrhage last week, but he’s now on a clear path to recovery.
Van der Sar, a beloved icon in Dutch football, expressed gratitude towards the hospital staff and the outpouring of support from fans around the world. He also shared a statement on his personal Twitter account, assuring everyone that he’s feeling better and taking things one step at a time.
His return home is expected in the coming days, after which he’ll take a few weeks of rest to fully recover. Ajax FC released a statement following the update, stating that they’re looking forward to having their CEO back in good health soon.
First of all, we want to thank everyone for all the great and supportive messages.
I’m happy to share that I’m no longer in the intensive care unit. However, I’m still in hospital. I hope to go home next week and take the next step in my recovery! pic.twitter.com/3LSNC72ki0
— Edwin van der Sar (@vdsar1970) July 18, 2023
Fans and football players alike have continued to offer their messages of support on social media since his hospitalisation, with many expressing how much van der Sar means to the sport.
His recovery is sure to be welcomed news to everyone who knows him and those who haven’t met him yet but admire his talents.
