Eric Cantona back in Manchester, it's been official for a few days. But not in United. The former Idol of Red Devils has become co-owner of FC United, an amateur club created by former disappointed fans of the MUFC, boarder of the English seventh division.
If the “King” thus turned his back on the residents of Old Trafford, it is because he is in total disagreement with the sports policy carried out by Jim Ratcliffe, who became a minority shareholder of the Red Devils in February 2024. And he never misses an opportunity to make it known.
Eric Cantona with Alex Ferguson during his signature in Manchester United, in November 1992.
On the sidelines of an event organized by FC United, the former French striker (58) poured his hatred against the British billionaire, also at the head of the Ineos company. A businessman whom he accuses of wanting “Destroy everything” at Manchester United.
Eric Cantona Flingue Jim Ratcliffe
“Since the arrival of Ratcliffe, the new owners want to destroy everything and do not respect anyoneswayed the former Tricolor International, now an actor.
Manchester United is a big family but since Ratcliffe has been there, it's quite the opposite. »»
“He no longer wants Sir Alex Ferguson as ambassadorhe added, also believing that the construction of a new stadium of 100,000 seats, recently announced, was a bad idea. I do not think that United can play in another stadium thanold Trafford. »»
