Moyes: No Rush On Giggs Deal

David Moyes says it is too early to make a decision on whether Ryan Giggs will play on for Manchester United next season.

The former Wales international celebrated his 40th birthday on Friday and is out of contract in the summer.

Given his performance against Bayer Leverkusen in midweek, speculation has already turned to whether Giggs will be offered a contract extension, but Moyes does not feel it is the right time to discuss such matters.

"When you get to this age it is always a late decision and you wait until the end of the season," said the United manger.

"It is based on how you feel, how you have done over the year and what your body is telling you."

But there is no doubt that when Giggs eventually decides it is time to end his career, it will be remembered as one of the finest there has ever been.

Giggs has spent his whole career at Old Trafford and has made 953 appearances for the Red Devils since making his debut in 1991.

"He's undoubtedly at the top because of his longevity and the time that he has played for just one club, the amount of games he has played in Europe and in the Premier League," said Moyes.

"Every season, you can look at Ryan Giggs moments. To be playing so well at his age is terrific and a great example to young players about how you should dedicate yourself throughout your career.

"It also tells players who get into their early to mid-30s and think things are coming to an end that if they really look after themselves and train well, they can go on for a lot longer."

United's players all wore Giggs face masks to greet the arrival of the 40th birthday boy on Friday.

Giggs was also presented with a watch and the players' changing room at the Aon Training Complex was plastered with pictures of the veteran, who had threatened to stay in bed to avoid any potential pranks to mark his big day.

"Everyone had a Ryan Giggs mask on," Moyes told MUTV.

"The dressing room was full of pictures of him. He looked as though he was in a boy band when he was much younger.

"They also got him a coach's watch - I think they are trying to push him out of the door - but he took it well."