Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs has signed a two-year extension to his contract.
With Utd's policy of only offering one-year deals to players over thirty there were doubts about Giggs' future at the Old Trafford club at the end of next season, however, the club accepted the wishes of the club's longest serving player to offer a two-year deal.
A club statement said: "This will keep Ryan and Tim (Howard) at the club until June 2008 and June 2009 respectively."
(Tim Howard also secured a two-year extension to his contract)
Giggsy made his debut for Man Utd in 1990 and manager Sir Alex Ferguson was full of praise for the Wales captain.
"Ryan has been a fantastic servant and it is comforting to know that he will be here for another three years, possibly ending his career at United.
"To think Ryan joined as a 13-year-old boy - and to be at a club for 20 years is unique in this era."
Giggs has never been with another club, rare in the modern game, and has made over 600 appearances being a key figure in Utd's dominance of English football in the 90s.
Giggs said: "I have been here since I was a young boy and I have grown very fond of the club and the fans, they have been an integral part of my life.
"I always wanted to stay and I am happy that everything has worked out."