Manchester United Confirms Ryan Giggs Exit After 29 Years With Club

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has
bowed out of Old Trafford after 29 years.
In a departure statement, Giggs backed
Mourinho to succeed at United and he also
thanked Sir Alex Ferguson and Louis van Gaal
for their influence on his career but failed to
mention David Moyes.
The 42-year-old also confirmed that the next
stage of his career was to become a
manager.
Announcing his decision to leave, Giggs said:
'After 29 seasons at Manchester United as a
player and assistant manager, I know winning
is in the DNA of this Club - giving youth a
chance, and playing attacking and exciting
football.
'It's healthy to have high expectations, it's
right to expect to win. Manchester United
expects, deserves, nothing less.
'This is why it is a huge decision for me to
step away from the Club that has been my life
since the age of 14. It has not been a decision
that I have made lightly. I'll take away so
many special memories as well as a lifetime
of experiences that will, I hope, serve me well
in the future.
'However, the time feels right and although I
have no immediate plans to step into
management, it is where I want to be.'