Giggs ‘never offered’ coaching role by Jose Mourinho

Ryan Giggs has insisted he was never offered the chance to stay at Manchester United when Jose Mourinho took charge at Old Trafford last summer.

The United legend was made interim boss and then assistant manager by Louis Van Gaal after he hung up his boots.

And following the Dutchman’s departure after helping United secure their first FA Cup since 2004, Giggs decided to quit the Red Devils, ending his 29-year association with the club.

There had been claims Mourinho offered the Welshman a chance to be part of his backroom staff but Giggs has rubbished those suggestions.

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He said: “There was no offer from Jose Mourinho. No offer. It was my choice to go.

“As soon as Louis was going I had made my decision to go. I had done two years and I wanted to do three years under Louis. It didn’t happen. That was my plan to do my three years and see what happened after that.

“Unfortunately, that was cut short. It happens. That’s football. But I didn’t really feel I could go on at the club in any other capacity apart from manager.

“In my eyes I had a fantastic two years under Louis van Gaal. I had a brilliant education as assistant manager of Manchester United. I managed the club for four matches which is invaluable experience.”