Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has bowed out of Old Trafford after 29 years with a reminder to Jose Mourinho that the club's DNA is to give youth a chance and play attacking football.
In a departure statement that was every bit as fascinating as you'd expect from one of the most important figures in the club's history, 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.
Ryan Giggs (right, pictured with Jose Mourinho) has ended his 29-year association with Manchester United
Manchester United boss Mourinho offered Giggs a reduced role and the Welshman rejected it
Giggs (left, pictured with Gary Neville) won 13 Premier League medals during his playing days at United
Giggs played a record 963 times for United between 1991 and 2016 and won a remarkable 35 trophies including 13 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues. He first joined the club as a 14-year-old and was present throughout Ferguson's incredible rein at Old Trafford.
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.
Credit- Daily Mail
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