Manchester United legend Edwin van der Sar is backing Ajax to win the Europa League final against his former side.

Van der Sar spent nine years with Ajax, winning the Champions League and four Eredivisie titles, before joining Juventus in 1999. He recently re-joined Ajax in the role of chief executive officer.

"Two clubs who are close to my heart," he told the BBC ahead of the final in Stockholm. "Ajax and then after that it's Manchester United.

"I don't have a foot on both sides, I'm responsible for Ajax so my sole concentration, my full focus is on winning with Ajax. On Wednesday 24th there is only one love."