Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs has signed a new one-year extension with the club, where he will play on until the summer of 2013.
The new contract will see veteran Giggs, 38, into an amazing 23rd season playing for Sir Alex Ferguson’s side, with whom he is currently trying to win a 12th Premier League medal.
Giggs, who has also won two Champions League crowns in United’s colours, has made 22 appearances for the Red Devils this season and, as of Friday, needs just two more to take him to 900 in all for the club. The winger-cum central midfielder has bagged three goals this term.
On his latest extension, former Wales international Giggs said: "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."
His manager Ferguson added: "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."