Eric Cantona Signing
King Eric: The iconic number 7 who led Manchester United to four Premier League titles.
Éric Daniel Pierre Cantona (born 24 May 1966) is a French actor and former professional footballer who played for Manchester United, winning four Premier League titles in five years, including two League and FA Cup Doubles.
Quick Facts
- Player
- Eric Cantona
- Previous club
- Leeds United
- Arrival date
- November 1992
- Position
- Striker; Attacking Midfielder
- Manager
- Alex Ferguson
- Era significance
- Foundational figure of the Premier League dynasty
Lore & Background
Cantona's transfer to Manchester United from Leeds United was finalized in 1992. The widely accepted figure of £1.2 million is not confirmed in the source.
Reader's Guide
Cantona wore the iconic number 7 shirt at Manchester United and was known for turning up his collar. He is affectionately nicknamed 'King Eric' by Manchester United fans. He was voted as Manchester United's greatest-ever player by Inside United magazine in 2003.
Did You Know?
- Cantona was an inaugural inductee into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2002.
- He was voted the Overseas Player of the Decade at the Premier League 10 Seasons Awards in 2003.
- Cantona was inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame in 2021.
- He unexpectedly announced his retirement from football in 1997, just before his 31st birthday.
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