Ex-Dutch winger Marc Overmars hospitalised after mild stroke

The ex-Arsenal forward was "doing well", according to the club, which Overmars joined as sporting director in March.

Overmars, 49, "became unwell last night and was admitted to hospital with a mild stroke", the club said on its official Twitter account on Friday.

"Marc is doing well in the mean time, but will have to take it easy for a while. Marc and his family are focussing on his recovery and do not wish to comment further."

The club added that it "wishes Marc a speedy recovery".

Overmars left Amsterdam's Ajax in February after sending inappropriate messages and photos to female staff.

Antwerp appointed him a month later, saying they were giving him a "second chance".

Overmars made his name as a player at La Liga giants Barcelona and Premier League giants Arsenal.

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