Giggs signs yearlong Man United contract extension

Published Dec. 18, 2009 7:00 p.m. ET

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Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs signed a one-year extension to his contract on Friday, committing himself to the Premier League champions until the end of next season.

The 36-year-old Giggs has never played for another club and played in all 11 of United's Premier League title-winning sides on his way to becoming British football's most decorated player.

He is the only player to have scored in every season of the Premier League since its inception in 1992.

"Ryan deserves a new contract and I am sure that he will play for another two years," United manager Alex Ferguson said. "His form is fantastic at the moment and he is playing some of his best football."

Giggs has played a record 821 games for United, modifying his game with age to transform himself from a speedy left winger to an intelligent deep-lying midfielder.

He broke Bobby Charlton's long-standing appearance record for United in the 2008 Champions League final.

"I am delighted that I have agreed one more year," Giggs said. "I am enjoying my football more than ever and I am looking forward to hopefully winning more trophies with Manchester United."

Giggs has won 11 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues, four FA Cups, three League Cups, one UEFA Super Cup, the Intercontinental Cup and one Club World Cup.