Marc Overmars spent three seasons at Arsenal (Picture: Getty)
Former Arsenal and Netherlands winger Marc Overmars was admitted to hospital on Thursday after suffering a ‘mild stroke’.
Overmars – now 49 – won the Premier League and FA Cup with Arsenal after lifting three Eredivisie titles with Ajax.
The ex-Barcelona star was a mainstay in the Netherlands side throughout the 1990s, earning 86 caps for his country.
Since retiring in 2009, Overmars has worked at Ajax and Royal Antwerp in director of football roles.
A statement from his current club, Royal Antwerp, said: ‘Marc Overmars, director of football affairs at RAFC, became unwell last night and was admitted to hospital with a mild stroke.
‘Marc is doing well in the meantime, but will have to take it easy for a while. Marc and his family focus on his recovery and do not wish to comment further. RAFC wishes Marc a speedy recovery!’
Ajax, meanwhile, said: ‘Wishing you strength and strength with your recovery, Marc.’
Overmars spent five productive years at Ajax before being signed by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger in 1997.
The Dutchman went on to play 142 games for the Gunners and helped them win a Premier League and FA Cup double in 1998. Overmars also played for Barcelona before hanging up his boots.
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The news was announced by his current club, Royal Antwerp.
