Published 19:38 IST, May 11th 2020

Ryan Giggs reveals he was close to leaving Manchester United in 2004

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs revealed that he was close to leaving Old Trafford in 2004 after struggling for form after a change in his role at the club.

Reported by: Sreehari Menon
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Man United legend Ryan Giggs is seemingly one of most decorated footballers in Premier League history. former Welsh international spent his entire career with Man United making more than 950 appearances for Red Devils before retiring in 2014. However, Ryan Giggs revealed that he came close to sealing a move away from Old Trafford in 2004 after an indifferent run of form. 

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Ryan Giggs Man United career: Man United legend came close to securing a transfer in 2004

During second episode of beIN SPORTS Champions Club, Ryan Giggs revealed that he came close to leaving Manchester United in 2004. former Welsh international said that his form wasn't great and it was a transition phase where he had gone form a flying winger to playing a bit more centrally. Ryan Giggs added that he had lost his pace but ended season strongly, which made him stay at Man United. Incidentally, it was same summer when Ryan Giggs' long-time teammate and fellow winger David Beckham departed club, leaving for LaLiga giants Real Madrid. 

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Ryan Giggs anunced his retirement from professional football in May 2014, after a 24-year career at Man United. During his time at Old Trafford under legendary manr Sir Alex Ferguson, Giggs lifted 13 Premier League titles, while also lifting FA Cup four times. Giggs, who currently mans Wales national team, also won two Champions League titles and lifted FIFA Club World Cup in 2008. Had former Wales international departed in summer of 2004 he would have missed out on a number of major hours including five league titles, a League Cup and a Champions League in years that followed.

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19:38 IST, May 11th 2020