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Happy Anniversary Giggs, making 20th professional debut

Happy Anniversary Giggs, making 20th professional debut. Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs is celebrating 20 years since making his first appearance as a professional footballer.

The 37-year-old has broken records and won a plethora of honours during a golden age for United, and remains the only player to have played in every one of Sir Alex Ferguson's title-winning sides.

Standing tall with 863 appearances, 158 goals, two Champions League triumphs, 11 league titles, four FA Cups, four League Cups, four FA Community Shields, a Uefa Super Cup, an Intercontinental Cup and a Fifa Club World Cup, the Welshman remains one of the most successful footballers of the modern day era.

(1991) In action against Crystal Palace during his first season at United

Man Utd News: Giggs signs new United deal

Ryan Giggs has signed a one-year extension to his contract, in a deal that will see the winger complete his 21st season as a first-team player. Giggs, 37, is still at the peak of his powers and has helped drive United to the top of the table. 

Giggs said: "All I’ve ever wanted to do is play for United and I’ve been lucky enough to do that for 20 years.  It’s great to know I’m still contributing to the team’s success and I feel I’ve got a lot to offer on and off the pitch.  This is an exciting time to be involved with so many good young players coming through."

Has made a club record 862 appearances, scoring 158 goals.  He has won 11 Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups, two Champions Leagues, one Super Cup, an Intercontinental Cup and a Club World Cup.

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Giggs confirms intention to continue playing for the club for at least another season

Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs has confirmed his intention to continue playing for the club for at least another season.

The 37-year-old has been playing on season-long contracts for a number of years now, with a decision generally taken in the spring about whether he wants to carry on.

"I am quite happy still playing at the moment and enjoying my football as much as ever," Giggs said. "I said if I was still enjoying myself and still getting picked I would carry on. We will sit down and talk but I am really looking forward to playing next year." 

No discussions with manager Sir Alex Ferguson have been arranged, but past experience suggests that when all parties sit down the negotiations will not be a protracted process. 

"I don't know when it will be sorted out," said Giggs. "We have been quite relaxed about it over the years but it is usually done and dusted quite quickly." 

Giggs, who is pursuing a record 12th Premier League title, believes his good relationship with the Scot has also played a major part in his longevity. 

"It is good to hear praise from the manager," said Giggs."He would be the first one to tell me if I was not playing well or my form wasn't good. We talk a lot more and we are a lot more honest with each other. He tells me when I am not going to play and gives me a little bit more notice now. 

"It is a great relationship and one that has been a big part of why I am still playing."