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Edwin Van der Sar is determined to recapture glory days with Ajax as they prepare to face Manchester United in Europa League final showdown

Former goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar has admitted he finds his new role as chief executive at Ajax far more stressful than when he played the game.

The 46-year-old began his career with the Dutch club, then moved to Juventus and Fulham before starting a trophy-packed six years at Manchester United in 2005.

Ajax and United meet in the Europa League final on Wednesday in Stockholm and, unusually, Van der Sar has found himself juggling lots of balls rather than catching them.

Ajax chief executive is determined to recapture the glory days with the Dutch giants
Ajax chief executive is determined to recapture the glory days with the Dutch giants
Van der Sar will see his current team take on his former club Manchester United on Wednesday
Van der Sar will see his current team take on his former club Manchester United on Wednesday

'The last final I did not have to do a lot, just make sure that I was fit and rested,' Van der Sar said.