Marc Overmars recovering in hospital after suffering mild stroke

Marc Overmars has been hospitalised by a stroke, Belgian club Royal Antwerp has confirmed.

The former Arsenal and Holland winger is director of football at Mark van Bommel’s top-tier side, and was admitted to hospital on last night after suffering a minor stroke.

Overmars, 49, is doing well in recovery, Antwerp revealed on their official Twitter account.

A club statement read: ‘Marc Overmars, director of football affairs at RAFC, became unwell last night and was admitted to hospital with a mild stroke.

RAFC wishes Marc a speedy recovery!’

He quit his role as director of football at Ajax earlier this year in disgrace after sending a series of ‘inappropriate messages’ to female colleagues, including sending a colleague photos of his genitals.

He joined Antwerp in March, with four sponsors leaving the club the same week, and helped bring former Tottenham duo Toby Alderweireld and Vincent Janssen to the club.

The Reds are currently third in the Belgian Pro League, 10 points off leaders Genk, despite winning each of their first nine matches.

Overmars spent three seasons at Arsenal, scoring 40 goals in 142 appearances in all competitions and winning a Premier League title and FA Cup, before moving to Barcelona.

He played 86 times for his country, scoring 17 goals and appearing at four major tournaments.