RedRabbit
16-10-2007, 17:31
Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs has signed a one-year extension to his deal, keeping him at Old Trafford until the end of the 2009 season.
The 33-year-old has spent his entire professional career at the club since making his first-team debut in 1991.
"Ryan epitomises the word loyalty - he signed as a 14-year old schoolboy and is still with the club 20 years on," said United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
Giggs's previous deal was due to expire at the end of the current season.
The Wales international has won nine Premier league titles, four FA Cups, two League Cups and the Champions League in a glittering career with United.
"Apart from his playing ability, he has a fantastic demeanour and is a great role model to the younger players," added Ferguson.
"I am sure he will be at the club for a long time to come."
The new contract will give Giggs, who has lined up for the Reds on 727 occasions, the chance to overtake Sir Bobby Charlton's club record of 759 appearances.
"I am delighted to have signed for a further season," Giggs told the club's website.
"I am enjoying football more than ever and I hope to carry on playing football for Manchester United for as long as I can.
"I would like to thank Sir Alex Ferguson, the fans and everyone at the club for the great support I have received over the years."
Giggs is a great player, but shouldn't Utd be looking towards their younger stars to carry the team forward?
The 33-year-old has spent his entire professional career at the club since making his first-team debut in 1991.
"Ryan epitomises the word loyalty - he signed as a 14-year old schoolboy and is still with the club 20 years on," said United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
Giggs's previous deal was due to expire at the end of the current season.
The Wales international has won nine Premier league titles, four FA Cups, two League Cups and the Champions League in a glittering career with United.
"Apart from his playing ability, he has a fantastic demeanour and is a great role model to the younger players," added Ferguson.
"I am sure he will be at the club for a long time to come."
The new contract will give Giggs, who has lined up for the Reds on 727 occasions, the chance to overtake Sir Bobby Charlton's club record of 759 appearances.
"I am delighted to have signed for a further season," Giggs told the club's website.
"I am enjoying football more than ever and I hope to carry on playing football for Manchester United for as long as I can.
"I would like to thank Sir Alex Ferguson, the fans and everyone at the club for the great support I have received over the years."
Giggs is a great player, but shouldn't Utd be looking towards their younger stars to carry the team forward?