Edwin van der Sar says he is 'honoured' when former club Manchester United and other European giants try and buy Ajax's stars.
Van der Sar is the Dutch giants chief executive and has seen many of their talented youngsters go on to pastures new.
In September, United paid £40million to sign midfielder Donny van de Beek from Ajax.
The year before the Eredivisie outfit sold Frenkie de Jong to Barcelona in a £65m deal while Matthijs de Ligt joined Juventus in a £68m move.
Speaking to the Athletic, Van der Sar said: 'It sounds strange but we are almost honoured if Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United are coming for our players,' Van der Sar said.
'Of course, I'd rather keep them but, having been a player myself, if you give us great service, league titles and commitment, then we think with you and set you along for the next part of your career.
'But we hope that you come back to Ajax and play for another one or two years, come onto our coaching staff or be like myself and Marc.'
buybdekmop
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VDB is being 40 million reserve player 😂 in ManUtd 🤣
Aman1997
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Ajax produces few of the world's best talents.