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MANCHESTER UNITED legend Ryan Giggs has today announced his retirement as a player.

Giggs is Manchester United's most successful player in the English game[GETTY]

Today is a new chapter filled with many emotions, but most of all, excitement towards the future

Ryan Giggs

Giggs will continue to work for United after accepting the role as assistant manager to newly-appointed boss Louis Van Gaal.
The Welshman is the most decorated player in United's history - with highlights including 13 Premier League titles, four FA Cups and two Champions League trophies.
The 40-year-old also claimed four League Cups, one Club World Cup and nine Community Shields.
He said: "Today is a new chapter filled with many emotions - immense pride, sadness, but most of all, excitement towards the future."