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Cantona says he wouldn't have joined Man United if Ratcliffe had co-owned

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Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Cantona says he wouldn't have joined Man United if Ratcliffe had co-owned

Summary

Eric Cantona stated he would not have joined Manchester United in 1992 if Sir Jim Ratcliffe had been a co-owner at that time. Cantona's remarks, made during an event in Ireland, focus on Ratcliffe's controversial comments about immigration, which Cantona described as unacceptable. The former player expressed that immigration has significantly shaped football history, linking it to his family's background of Spanish refugees. This stance represents a public disagreement between Cantona and Ratcliffe, who has identified Cantona as his favorite player and a major part of his ownership narrative at United.

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Key Details

•Cantona joined Manchester United from Leeds in 1992.
•Ratcliffe has previously made controversial statements about immigration.
•Cantona's mother was a Spanish refugee, making immigration a personal issue.
•The disagreement highlights tensions between former players and current ownership.

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1Eric Cantona says he would not have signed for Manchester United in 1992 had Sir Jim Ratcliffe been a co-owner at the time, citing the billionaire’s comments about immigration.The Frenchman said he...
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