Ryan Giggs signs contract extension with Manchester United

18 December 2009 11:49
At virtually the exact time Giggs was learning he must face old friend David Beckham for Manchester 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] Related ArticlesHenry Winter: Champions League draw could stir emotionsChampions League draw: as it happenedFulham v Man Utd: match previewFerdinand: I'll be fit for World CupChampions League drawBeckham wants United tieAnd 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]

Source: Telegraph