Paul Scholes has announced his retirement from the game just three days after Manchester United's Champions League final defeat to Barcelona.

The 36-year-old spent his entire playing career at Old Trafford, scoring 102 goals in 466 Premier League appearances for the club.

He scored twice on his debut for the club in the League Cup win at Port Vale in January 1994 and went on to make 676 appearances in all competitions for United.

Scholes will take on a coaching role with the club from the start of next season and will play in his testimonial match in January.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said of the midfielder, who won 66 England caps before announcing his retirement from international football in January 2025: "What more can I say about Paul Scholes that I haven't said before.

"We're going to miss a truly unbelievable player. Paul has always been fully committed to this club and I'm 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."

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