Edwin van der Sar has left the door open to a Manchester United return although he insists his immediate future lies with current club Ajax.
The United great spent six seasons at Old Trafford and enjoyed a successful spell which saw him win four Premier League titles as well as the Champions League.
Since his retirement from playing the 48-year-old has continued his involvement in football by taking up the director of football role at Ajax.
United themselves are interested in appointing a sporting director and Van der Sar has been linked with the position.
While he Dutchman admits he still has a strong affection for United he insists his focus remains on success in his homeland.
"I know United is a much bigger challenge than Ajax," he told the Sunday Times.
"United is not just a big and famous club, but also a worldwide brand — yet when you’re inside it’s still a family place.
"I remember when I came from Fulham. Oh it’s United... but after one day you felt at home. The washing ladies. Mike the chef. Kath [the receptionist]. They’re still there.
"You need to cherish that and Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer] is doing a great job at it. But also Ed [Woodward].
"I have utmost respect for him, what he does for the club. So I don’t need to be the big man.
"I want to feel I contribute, and you can only do it for something you believe in. United is a special place.
"Who knows, eventually? But for the coming years I’m here."
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