Manchester United Dugout

The incredible Ryan Giggs has signed a new one-year contract that will keep the winger at Old Trafford until June 2014 and see him complete his 23rd season as a first-team player.

Giggs, signed professional forms with Manchester United in 1990 and made his debut on 2 March 1991. Since then, he has made a club-record 931 appearances, scoring 168 goals.

After signing the new deal, Ryan Giggs said:

I am delighted to have signed a new contract. I would like to thank Sir Alex and the coaching staff and I would also like to thank David Gill who has been a tremendous support over my many years here.

I am feeling good, enjoying my football more than ever and, most importantly, I feel I am making a contribution to the team. This is an exciting team to be part of, with great team spirit, and we are again pushing for trophies as we head towards the business end of the season.

Giggs could make his 1000th career appearance for United if he plays against Norwich City on Saturday. However, I think Sir Alex will rest him and instead have his 1000th game against Real Madrid - what an occasion that would be!

Ryan Giggs will be with Manchester United for another two years after he signed a one-year contract extension recently. His signature on the dotted line commits him to Manchester United until June 2011.

We all know what a fabulous career Giggs has enjoyed at Old Trafford and he truly deserves to play for the Red Devils on a continuous basis. He has been a central figure for United this season by playing in the midfield in various positions. Surprisingly he is only behind Cesc Fabregas in terms of assists in the league this season. This indicates that Giggsy has been more effective and efficient than Frank Lampard, Stevie G., etc. which clearly demonstrates the longevity of the Welshman.

Sir Alex Ferguson expressed his desire and expects Giggs to continue till 2011 and beyond. He said, "Ryan deserves a new contract and I am sure that he will play for another two years.  His form is fantastic at the moment and he is playing some of his best football."

I feel having experienced players like Giggs, Scholes, VDS, etc. in the team always pays off in the longer run. Their form might not be a big question but their fitness definitely is. Giggsy said, "I am delighted that I have agreed one more year. I am enjoying my football more than ever and I am looking forward to hopefully winning more trophies with Manchester United.

Giggs who was recently voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year is 36 right now and has already won lot of honors with Manchester United. With over 820 appearances to his name, he may be on his way to win a 12th Premier League title.