Giggs will play for Man United aged 37 after signing new deal at Old Trafford

18 December 2009 12:43
Ryan Giggs has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United. [LNB]At virtually the exact time Giggs was learning he must face old friend David Beckham for United against AC Milan in the first knock-out round of the Champions League, United confirmed the 36-year-old will remain at Old Trafford for another season. [LNB]Giggs has performed superbly over the last 18 months and his amazing achievements were recognised last Sunday when he was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year.  [LNB] Going strong: Giggs has shown no signs of slowing down with United[LNB]And it seems Ferguson does not think his latest contract will mark the end of Giggs' time at Old Trafford. [LNB]'Ryan deserves a new contract and I am sure that he will play for another two years,' said Ferguson. 'His form is fantastic at the moment and he is playing some of his best football.'[LNB] With 11 Premier League titles and two European Cups already forming part of a staggering collection of trophies, Giggs has secured a place in the history books during a career in which he has amassed over 820 appearances for his only professional club. [LNB]But the former Wales skipper has no intention of resting on his laurels just yet. [LNB]'I am delighted that I have agreed one more year,' he said. 'I am enjoying my football more than ever and I am looking forward to hopefully winning more trophies with Manchester United.' [LNB] Giggsy: The humble superstar who reminds us what the game has lost...Manchester United star Ryan Giggs named Sports Personality of the Year 2009Ryan Giggs: What they say about Man United's man for all seasonsLegend Giggs has the X-Factor, says former Man United team-mate BruceGiggs breaks news no rival fan wants to hear... Fergie will do another five years!MANCHESTER UNITED FC

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