Thirty five-year-old Ryan Giggs has been a key member of Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United squad this term, performing well when called upon and offering his experience to a largely young side.

The Welsh wing wizard has provided five assists in the Premier League and decisively netted his first goal at the weekend, separating the Red Devils from West Ham United. In the aftermath, he's been earning lavish praise.

Earlier today, he told the Daily Mirror that he "won't be retiring", confirming that talks were ongoing and that he's enjoying life at Old Trafford more than at any other point during his career.

Now, it's been confirmed that the talks have been successful and Giggs has inked a deal which will keep him playing until June 2010.

He told the club's official website, "I feel fit and I'm enjoying my football more than ever.

"I want to be a part of this exciting young team and achieve even more success."

Boss Fergie added, "Ryan is a true professional of the game. He's an inspiration to any young kid who wants to become a footballer.

"He is like a young boy in the way that he plays and, although he wants to play every game, he understands that using his experience when it matters is a benefit to him and the team.

"It would be easy for him to be complacent after all he has achieved, but he isnt. That's why the club wanted to extend his services and use that experience."