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Giggs pens United extension

ESPN staff
February 10, 2012
Ryan Giggs has scored in every Premier League season © Getty Images
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Ryan Giggs has signed a new one-year contract at Manchester United, taking him into a 22nd season with the club.

The 38-year-old, who made his debut for United in 1991, has made 898 appearances for the club.

The winger-turned-centre midfielder has racked up 12 Premier League titles and two Champions League triumphs during a stellar career, and manager Sir Alex Ferguson said he is delighted Giggs is on board for at least another campaign.

He told the club's official website: "Ryan is a marvellous player. In many ways, he epitomises all my teams here at United: he has constantly re-invented himself, adapted to the changing nature of the game and retained that desire and hunger for success.

"In every training session and match, he is the example for others to follow. The young players in the dressing room have a great chance to learn from a player who will continue to break records that anyone in the game will find hard to beat."

Giggs added: "When I signed my first contract, I never thought I'd be able to play at United for 22 years, but I feel good and I know I can still contribute to keeping the team pushing for honours.

"Winning the club's 19th title was a great feeling but this club is all about what we do next and I'm really pleased I can be part of that."

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