Kiungo mkongwe wa Man United, Paul Scholes amestaafu kucheza soka baada ya kuichezea Man United kwa miaka 17.Scholes ameichezea Man United mechi 676, na ameifungia mabao 150 yakiwemo 102 katika Ligi kuu ya soka England.
Ameichezea timu ya taifa ya England mechi 66, na kuifungia mabao 14.
Katika mechi zote hizo, Scholes alioneshwa jumla ya kadi 87 zikiwemo 9 nyekundu.
Kuanzia msimu ujao wa Ligi Kuu ya Soka England, Scholes atafanya kazi katika jopo la ufundi la Man United.
Soma hapo chini
Paul Scholes has announced his retirement from professional football.
The veteran Manchester United midfielder has declined a new one-year deal, and will take up a coaching role at Old Trafford from next season.
Time's up: Scholes has announced his retirement from professional football
Scholes, 36, said: 'I am not a man of many words but I can honestly say that playing football is all I have ever wanted to do and to have had such a long and successful career at Manchester United has been a real honour.
'This was not a decision that I have taken lightly but I feel now is the right time for me to stop playing. To have been part of the team that helped the Club reach that 19th title is a great privilege.'
Scholes, who scored twice on his United debut in the League Cup against Port Vale almost 17 years ago, added: 'I would like to thank the fans for their tremendous support throughout my career.
'I would also like to thank all the coaches and players that I have worked with over the years, but most of all I would like to thank Sir Alex for being such a great manager, from the day I joined the Club his door has always been open and I know this team will go on to win many more trophies under his leadership.'
Scholes' role within the United coaching set-up has still to be outlined, although there could be an opening available with the reserves, where Warren Joyce has been acting alone since the departure of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Scholes will also be granted a testimonial, that will take place in August.
Sealed with a kiss: Neville, who retired early this season, suggested Scholes should play on for one more year 'What more can I say about Paul Scholes that I haven't said before,' said Sir Alex Ferguson.
'We are going to miss a truly unbelievable player. 'Paul has always been fully committed to this club and I am delighted he will be joining the coaching staff from next season.
'Paul has always been inspirational to players of all ages and we know that will continue in his new role.'
Scholes graduated from United's academy with Beckham, Gary and Phil Neville, and Nicky Butt
A member of the famed 'Class of 92', Scholes made an incredible 676 appearances, the last of which came as a substitute in Saturday's Champions League final.
He won 10 Premier League titles and, after missing the 1999 Champions League final through suspension, was part of the team that conquered Europe in 2008.
'It is very sad day for Manchester United fans around the world,' said United chief executive David Gill.
'We all know that Paul was one of the players that came through the ranks of the academy system in the 90s and has established himself as one of the greatest players to ever wear the United shirt.
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