Ryan Giggs has been appointed as a player-coach for Manchester United with immediate effect, the club revealed.
The
39-year-old is set to continue his playing career but will join the coaching
staff on the same day that Phil Neville is also appointed.
United have confirmed that both Giggs and Neville will work with the
first-team, with the former Wales international set to continue his unmatchable
record of having played and scored in every Premier League season to
date.
He was quoted saying "It's a great privilege to be appointed a player
coach. I hope I will be able to bring my experience to bear, having been both a
player and part of the Manchester United family for so long,"
Giggs has been training for his coaching badges like Neville, and he is due
to attain the Uefa Pro Licence next summer.
Moyes has responded to those concerns with the appointment of Neville, but
the addition of Giggs is seen as a good development.
"I am delighted that Ryan has accepted the chance to become player
coach," said Moyes.
"His success and ability to adapt to his game over a number of years gives
him an unrivalled perspective & experience on the modern game