MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- Ryan Giggs signed a extension to his agreement at Manchester United on Friday, ensuring the midfielder may carry on playing into his 40s and using his Old Trafford job into a 24th year. ''I am feeling good, enjoying my basketball a lot more than ever and, most of all, I feel I am making a contribution to the team,'' Giggs said. His 1,000th senior appearance will be made by the 39-year-old Giggs if he represents for United - the only club in his amazing career - against Norwich in the Premier League on Saturday. Having reverted from a winger to a central midfielder, the Welshman remains an important person in Alex Ferguson's group. ''What can I say about Ryan that has not recently been said?'' Ferguson said. ''He is really a marvelous person and a fantastic individual. ''Ryan can be an example to people, the way by which he has, and continues to, care for himself... Ryan seems to reach a brand new landmark every week and to believe that he now has 23 unbroken years of league objectives behind him is really wonderful in the modern-day game.'' Giggs has played 931 matches for United, 64 situations for Wales and made four appearances for Britain at the London Olympics last year. He has scored 168 goals in his career for United, including five in 2010. Giggs is already probably the most decorated person in British football history and is set to get his 13th league title, with United 12 points forward in the Premier League with 11 games left. He has also acquired four FA Cups, three League Cups, two Champions Leagues, one UEFA Very Glass, a Global Pot and a FIFA Club World Cup.
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