United’s Ryan Giggs close to taking a coaching role

Manchester United veteran midfielder Ryan Giggs revealed he is on the verge of finishing his coaching qualifications.

The 39-year-old player has recently signed a one-year extension to his deal and is expected to play a secondary role in the first team next season, after helping his side to win 20th Premier League title.

The Welshman is planning to undertake a coaching position, once his playing career is over. Giggs said: “I’m close to finishing the necessary qualifications now. I’ve done that while I’m playing, which at times can be tough, doing homework and going on courses, or doing coaching sessions after training. Whether I’ll do it straight away or take a bit of time off when I finish, I don’t know,” he added.