Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is delighted to have Paul Scholes back.
Scholes was immediately named on the bench for their FA Cup clash at Manchester City on Sunday.
"It's fantastic that Paul has made this decision," said Ferguson.
"It's always sad to see great players end their careers, but especially so when they do it early.
"But he has kept himself in great shape and I always felt that he had another season in him.
"It's terrific to have him back."