Paul Scholes will quit football next summer – and this time it's for good - The Sun

PAUL SCHOLES will quit football next summer — and this time there is no coming back.

The Manchester United legend, 38, has told people close to him this is definitely his final season.

Scholes first retired after the 2010-11 campaign, which saw United win a record 19th title.

He took up a role coaching the reserves but badly missed match days and training with the first team — and believed he still had something to offer.

SunSport exclusively revealed last January that he wanted to return as a player. He made his comeback as a substitute in United's FA Cup victory over Manchester City on January 8.

Scholes, whose stunning trophy haul includes 10 Premier League crowns, two European Cups and three FA Cups, went on to play a big part as United pulled clear of City in the title race, only to eventually miss out on goal difference.

He was encouraged enough to carry on playing this season but the former England man has started just seven games.

Fellow veteran Ryan Giggs, 39, has also made only seven starts and could follow him into retirement.

Scholes is seen by some as United's greatest player ever.

Legends such as Zinedine Zidane, Edgar Davids and Xavi have said he is the best midfielder they have faced.

Scholes has made 710 appearances for United since his debut in a League Cup win at Port Vale in 1994.