Overview

• Edwin van der Sar has expressed openness to a possible future executive role at Manchester United after his tenure as Ajax CEO ended in 2023.
• The former United goalkeeper is set to return to Old Trafford on June 15 for Soccer Aid for UNICEF, marking his second match since recovering from a brain hemorrhage.
• Van der Sar draws parallels between Manchester United's current Europa League campaign and their 2017 triumph, where his Ajax team fell short in the final.
• Manchester United is progressing toward the Europa League final under Ruben Amorim, following a strong semi-final first-leg win over Athletic Bilbao.
• The club has also announced plans to replace Old Trafford with a 100,000-seat stadium, though a timeline for the project remains undecided.