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Man Utd ‘on red alert’ as former Arsenal star turned director eyes new challenge

  • Nov 15, 18:16

Manchester United have long been linked with a shakeup to how they do business, away from being headed up by Ed Woodward, with a director of football rumoured for a number of seasons – the opportunity may just be about to arise.

Former Arsenal and Barcelona star, turned Ajax director of football Marc Overmars appears to be close to ending his affiliation with the Dutch champions, citing a new challenge is what he and former United legend Edwin van der Sar will be seeking.

Former stopper van der Sar and Overmars are seen as a duo at Ajax and would be a package deal for a next club.

In quotes via the Daily Mail, Overmars said he only planned for being in Amsterdam for up to four years;

‘When I was appointed in this job at Ajax I knew I only wanted to stay for three or four years ­maximum.’

‘I have been here eight seasons now! For me – but just as much for Edwin – it is sure that we are not going to carry on here until we are 60.’

‘This job at Ajax is costing too much energy. The whole of the ­Netherlands is constantly on my back and has an opinion about us.’

‘The job has brought a lot of great things too. Edwin and I are proud that we have brought Ajax back where it should be in Europe.’

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