The leagues in the countries around us are probably more interesting and played at a higher level, but in general, we are happy with the way we have moved things forward with Ajax, together with Marc Overmars as technical director, to establish a squad that can compete at the highest level.

You see the strength of the Spanish league, the Premier League, Germany, France, and Italy. The TV revenues are so much higher in those countries.

If you are in the Premier League or at Barcelona, Real Madrid, or Bayern Munich, you are at an end station.

Edwin van der Sar Quotes