Ryan Giggs states desire to compete in 2012 Olympics
Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs has admitted that he is eager to participate for Team GB in the Olympics this summer.
The Welsh midfielder was initially not permitted to be involved by Sir Alex Ferguson, but the Old Trafford outfit have now allowed the player to be part of Stuart Pearce’s squad if selected.
Giggs has reiterated that he would relish the opportunity to play alongside former team-mate David Beckham and to represent Great Britain would be a major honour.
“I’ve put myself forward to be involved,” Giggs confirmed to The Guardian.
“Whether I get picked we’ll have to see. Everybody is excited about the Olympics coming to London and different parts of Britain.
“I want to be involved in the tournament atmosphere. If it happens it happens, if it doesn’t so be it.
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“Becks is obviously a friend and he remains a great player. If it was to be, it’d be great. I started my playing career with Becks in the United youth team. Twenty years later, to be still doing that would be great,” he concluded.
By Gareth McKnight