Ex-Manchester United and Netherlands goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar is in intensive care with "bleeding around the brain". 

His former club Ajax announced in a statement on social media this afternoon van der Sar was currently in hospital in a "stable condition" after suffering from bleeding on the brain. 

In the statement, Ajax said: "On Friday, Edwin van der Sar has had a bleeding around his brain.

"He’s currently in hospital in the intensive care unit and is in a stable condition.

"Once there is more concrete information, an update will follow.

"Everyone at Ajax wishes Edwin a speedy recovery. We’re thinking of you."

Van der Sar admitted to hospital after suffering brian haemorrage 

Although no further details were given by Ajax, PA Media said van der Sar, 52, was admitted to hospital while away in Croatia after suffering a cerebral haemorrhage.

Following a disappointing season for Ajax, the club finishing third in the Eredivise and missing out on Champions League qualification, Van der Sar announced he would be stepping down from his role after almost 11 years on the club’s board.

On Twitter in May he said: “I feel the need to take some distance, to get some rest, and to do other things.

“It doesn’t feel good to take decisions about the future of this wonderful club in the coming period. That is why I have decided to resign.”

Former clubs sends message of support to Edwin van der Sar

Van der Sar played 186 games for Manchester United from 2005 to 2011 and made 226 appearances for Ajax from 1990 to 1999.

He also played 127 matches for Fulham from 2001 to 2005. 

Fulham took to Twitter following the announcement to send a message of support to their former goalkeeper. 

In a tweet, Fulham said: “Everyone at Fulham Football Club wishes Edwin a speedy recovery. We’re thinking of you.”

Machester United on Twitter added: "Sending all our love and strength to you, Edwin."