Ryan Giggs extends his contract

Manchester United is pleased to announce that Ryan Giggs has today extended his contract for a further season until the end of June 2009.

Ryan has 18 major titles to his name including:
9 Premier League titles,
4 FA Cups,
2 League Cups and
1 European Cup.

He made his United debut at Old Trafford on 2nd March 1991 against Everton and has played 727 matches to date - making him second only to Sir Bobby Charlton (759) in most appearances for the Club - and scored 141 goals.

Sir Alex Ferguson said:
“I am absolutely delighted that Ryan has signed for a further season. Ryan Giggs epitomises the word loyalty, he signed here as a 14-year old school boy and is still with the club 20 years on. Apart from his playing ability he has a fantastic demeanour and is a great role model to the younger players. I am sure he will be at the Club for a long time to come.”

Ryan Giggs said:
“I am delighted to have signed for a further season. I am enjoying football more than ever and I hope to carry on playing football for Manchester United for as long as I can. I would like to thank Sir Alex, the fans and everyone at the Club for the great support I have received over the years.”

Ryan's Honours List:
Barclays Premier League:
1992/93, 1993/94, 1995/96, 1996/97, 1998/99, 1999/00, 2000/01, 2002/03, 2006/07

FA Cup:
1993/94, 1995/96, 1998/99, 2003/04

League Cup:
1991/92,
2005/06

European Cup:
1998/99

European Super Cup:
1991

Intercontinental Cup:
1999

Community Shield:
1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007

source: man utd website