Few days ago, United goalkeeping coach Eric Steele said he expected the 39-year-old Dutchman to announce his retirement by next summer.

But the towering keeper was quick to dismiss the allegation, saying he hasn't decided yet when to put an end to his career.

"That's complete nonsense. I do not know where this story comes from but it is nonsense," Van der Sar told www.sport-promotion.nl.

"I don't yet know whether I will stop or continue after this season. Only in the course of this season will I think about it.

"Then I will decide and not before. For now I keep my focus on United."