Former Netherlands goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has been moved out of intensive care following a bleed on the mind.
The ex-Manchester United and Ajax participant, 52, was taken to hospital whereas on vacation in Croatia earlier than being transferred to a Dutch hospital.
“I’m completely happy to share that I’m not within the intensive care unit,” Van der Sar mentioned in a statement on his Twitter.
“However, I’m nonetheless in hospital. I hope to go house subsequent week and take the following step in my restoration.”
There was an outpouring of goodwill messages to Van der Sar after information of his situation broke on 7 July and he expressed his gratitude within the newest replace.
“We need to thank everybody for all the nice and supportive messages,” he added.
Van der Sar, who gained 130 caps for his nation, resigned from his position as Ajax chief government in May after the facet completed third within the Dutch league and didn’t qualify for the Champions League for the primary time since 2009.
He retired from taking part in after leaving United in 2011 earlier than becoming a member of the Ajax board in 2012, and turning into the membership’s chief government in 2016.
Van der Sar made 266 appearances for the Red Devils and helped them to win 4 Premier League titles and the 2008 Champions League. He additionally performed for Fulham and Juventus.
