MANCHESTER: Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar looks likely to retire at the end of the season, manager Alex Ferguson said on Thursday.
The 40-year-old Dutch keeper’s retirement has been on the cards for some time and United have been preparing to have to fill some big boots by bringing in Dane Anders Lindegaard who will be registered with the club in early January.
“We’re planning for it to be possibly Edwin’s last season,” Ferguson told a news conference.
Asked if there might be a coaching role for Van der Sar, the manager replied: “He’ll be someone of interest in terms of his knowledge and standing in the game, but we haven’t discussed that yet.”
Van der Sar, who in 2009 set an English league record of minutes without conceding a goal when he went more than 21 hours unbeaten, has been key for United since his arrival in 2005 from Fulham.
The Dutchman was quick to say the secret to his success was hard work from everyone, Van der Sar has helped United to three Premier League titles.
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