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Edwin van der Sar reflects on his time at Manchester United

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 7:21 AM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Edwin van der Sar reflects on his time at Manchester United

Summary

Edwin van der Sar discussed his six-year tenure at Manchester United on The Wayne Rooney Show. Joining the club at age 34, he contributed to winning four Premier League titles, the Champions League, and two League Cups. Van der Sar praised the blend of youth and experience in the squad, particularly noting players like Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo as key elements of that successful period. He highlighted how manager Sir Alex Ferguson constructed a formidable team, culminating in a Champions League victory.

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•Van der Sar played for Manchester United from 2005 to 2011.
•He won four Premier League titles and the Champions League.
•He cited the youth and energy of players like Rooney and Ronaldo.
•Van der Sar emphasized Ferguson's role in shaping the team.

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7:21 AMYahoo Sports — 'An incredible period in my life' - what are your best Van der Sar memories?

What they're saying

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Speaking on the latest episode of The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sounds, Van der Sar reminisced on the time they spent together at Old Trafford. "I think the quality combined with the youth and the energy that the younger players gave, looking at Wayne and [Cristiano] Ronaldo, made it an incredible period in my life to play for a club like that."
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