“I have a good relationship with the board and I had a fantastic six years in Manchester, but I’m not finished here yet.”Īs well as manager Erik ten Hag, Man Utd also took Antony and Lisandro Martinez away from Ajax in the summer transfer window and Van der Sar is of the opinion that they should’ve waited another year before moving. “It’s never been that close,” Van der Sar told The Times. ‘Two years ago, the club also informed, but then Van der Sar indicated that he did not want to leave Ajax yet.’īut Van der Sar says a move to Man Utd has “never been that close” and that he still has unfinished business at Ajax, where he has enjoyed great success. ‘It is not the first time that Manchester United have knocked on the door for the services of the general manager. Voetbal Primeur reported: ‘The club of manager Erik ten Hag is said to have even contacted Van der Sar last week. The Red Devils have been linked with a move for Van der Sar for a while as they look to alter the way they recruit players.įormer goalkeeper Van der Sar played 266 times for Man Utd over six seasons at Old Trafford with the Dutchman winning four Premier League titles, two League Cups and a Champions League during his time at the Premier League club.Īnd a report last week in the Netherlands insisted that Man Utd have approached Van der Sar in an attempt to lure him away from his position as CEO of Ajax.
Edwin van der Sar says he is “not finished” at Ajax as he reveals how close he has come to joining Man Utd as a director of football.
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