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Van der Sar Confirms He Turned Down Man United Role, Assesses Onana and Backs Lammens

He says he declined Ed Woodward’s approach because his work at Ajax felt unfinished.

Overview

  • Speaking on The Overlap, Edwin van der Sar said he held two conversations about an Old Trafford executive post but chose to remain at Ajax at the time.
  • Van der Sar described Andre Onana as a goalkeeper with tremendous ability who was undermined by costly mistakes.
  • He argued that United’s recent lack of stability across defense, midfield and the dugout made adaptation harder for new signings, including Onana.
  • Onana is spending this season on loan at Trabzonspor after a difficult spell at United, with his future expected to be away from Old Trafford.
  • Van der Sar praised Senne Lammens’ first months at United, saying the 23-year-old has the attributes to be the club’s long-term No. 1.