After 29 years at Manchester United, Ryan Giggs announced that he would be leaving. Below is an open letter that he has written to fans.<\/p>\n
After twenty-nine 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
However, the time feels right and although I have no immediate plans to step into management, it is where I want to be.<\/p>\n
I’ve been extremely fortunate in having two great managerial mentors, firstly in Sir Alex who I’ve spent the majority of my life working with and learning from, and who I believe will remain as football’s greatest ever manager, and in more recent times, Louis van Gaal, whose CV speaks for itself. The knowledge I have gleaned from them has been invaluable.<\/p>\n
I want to reiterate my thanks to the backroom staff and support teams at Manchester United I’ve worked with over the years. The results on the pitch are a reflection of the hard work off it, I would not have achieved the success I have without the dedication, sacrifice and commitment of these people in creating the best environment for the team to succeed.<\/p>\n
I want to congratulate Jose Mourinho on his appointment as manager of the world’s biggest club. There are only a handful of proven winners at the very highest level and Jose is unquestionably one of them. I know the fans will welcome him.<\/p>\n
My final thank you is to the fans. I cannot begin to tell you how much I will miss walking out at Old Trafford in front of you. It’s extremely difficult to say goodbye after 29 years. I have loved every minute both as a player and assistant manager. The support you have always shown me has been phenomenal, thank you.<\/p>\n
It’s time for a new chapter and a new challenge. I’m excited about the future – I’ve had the best apprenticeship into management anyone could ever ask for.<\/p>\n
Best Wishes<\/p>\n
Ryan<\/p>\n
–<\/p>\n
Source: BBC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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