Ryan Giggs says he is open to the possibility of leaving Manchester United in order to further his coaching career.
The
Welshman has become synonymous with the club since making his debut in
1991, and is the club's record appearance maker with 963.
Following the departure of David Moyes towards the end of last
season, Giggs took over in a caretaker role for four matches, winning
two with one defeat and one draw.
The 40-year-old retired from playing at the conclusion of that
campaign, and is now assistant coach to Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford.
Many believe Giggs is being groomed as Van Gaal's successor to the
post, but the man himself is not ruling out the possibility of cutting
his managerial teeth elsewhere.
"I've been at the club for so long that I'm familiar with the club
but if I want to further my coaching career or managing career and if
it's not at Manchester United then so be it but I'll just have to wait
and see," Giggs told Sky Sports.
Focusing on the present, Giggs believes Van Gaal is the right fit for
United, as the Dutchman looks to return the club to a top-four place
after they ended 2013-14 in seventh, missing out on European
qualification altogether.
"He obviously demands a lot, he's somebody who's got plenty of
experience, likes to play attacking football, likes to give youth a
chance so there's plenty of synergy there with the history of Manchester
United and the traditions so it's great to learn from somebody who's
managed at the top for so long and just try to learn as I go and try to
prove myself as a coach," said Giggs.
"It's an apprenticeship, it's starting all over again. It's a totally
different mindset from being the one being spoken to, to actually
giving out the instructions, delivering training sessions and doing
things throughout the week to prepare for the game."
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