Ryan Giggs says he may leave Old Trafford to become a boss but insists it's 'United or nothing' for his playing career



Ryan Giggs will retire as a player if he is not offered a new deal at Manchester United this summer - but does not rule out leaving Old Trafford to manage elsewhere.



The 40-year-old is adamant he will not be tempted to stage a David Beckham-style last hurrah at another club, saying: ‘Playing wise, it’s United or nothing for me.’



Giggs, a one-club man who joined United at 13, is waiting to see what his future role entails at Old Trafford having agreed to take charge of the team’s final four games of the season.

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Decision: Ryan Giggs will retire as a player if not offered a new deal at Manchester United this summer

Dutch of class: Louis van Gaal looks set to become the new Manchester United manager

With United expected to make Louis van Gaal their next permanent boss, Giggs does not know if he is part of the Dutchman’s plans as player or a coach.



If he is dumped as a player, Giggs will retire. But a coaching role would be considered carefully with Giggs keeping the option of being a No 1 somewhere else rather than being a junior member of Van Gaal’s staff.



‘It’s my decision and obviously whoever comes in, if they want me. They are the two decisions that have to be made,’ said Giggs.



‘It’s a conversation to have with whoever comes in.



‘I wouldn’t consider going somewhere else as a player, but I couldn’t say either yes or no to that on the coaching side.

‘I am still a young man in relative terms in management. I could have 20 to 25 years in the game and it might not all be spent at United.



‘I’ve been extremely lucky that I’ve only worked at United. It would be strange to go anywhere else, but I’ve done my best for United and if I went elsewhere I would do exactly the same.’

Low point: United suffered a 1-0 defeat against Sunderland at Old Trafford on Saturday

Head down: Gus Poyet (right) celebrates Sunderland's win as Giggs follows behind

People's choice: United fans may feel differently about Ryan Giggs' appointment after Saturday's result

United have ruled out appointing Giggs as their next manager despite a groundswell of support among fans and players.



They would like Giggs and his Class of 92 friends Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes to be kept on at the club, but will leave that decision to Van Gaal.



The Dutchman is believed to favour offering Giggs a role, but it would not be as his main assistant — that job will go to Patrick Kluivert.

No 2: The Holland manager may want to bring in his own staff, which may include Patrick Kluivert (right)