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Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has now extended his links with the city by becoming a co-owner of another club in Manchester
The France international played at Old Trafford for five years at the end of his career, moving from Leeds United in 1992.
During his time with Manchester United, Cantona made 185 appearances with 82 goals and 63 assists, helping to win four Premier League titles, two FA Cups and three English Charity Shields.
The attacker then retired in 1997, stepping away from football except for some punditry work and a brief stint as the sporting director for American side, New York Cosmos between 2011 and 2012.
Now, Cantona is linking with another club in Manchester as he joins the ranks of co-owners of FC United of Manchester.
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Eric Cantona becomes co-owner of FC United of Manchester
The Manchester side announced their illustrious co-owner with a post on X, commenting: “Eric Cantona is now a co-owner of FC United of Manchester. Because at our club, fans aren’t just supporters – they’re owners.”
In the announcement video by the club, Cantona commented: “The Cantona family, we are all member of United FC. And all the people from all around the world should be members of United FC because it’s a great club.”
He added: “It’s a young history, but a great history.”
“Ok my friends, I hope we share the membership of United FC.”
Eric Cantona is now a co-owner of FC United of Manchester.
Because at our club, fans aren’t just supporters – they’re owners.
Join Eric as a co-owner: pic.twitter.com/N0sBdsjEgn
— FC United of Manchester (@FCUnitedMcr) April 5, 2025
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