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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Richard Fay

Eric Cantona reveals rejected Manchester United job offer and gives verdict on the Glazers

Eric Cantona has revealed that he offered Manchester United his services as their inaugural 'president of football' last year but was turned down by his former club.

The 56-year-old claimed he was prepared to return to Old Trafford in a hierarchical role and offer footballing advice at the top end of the business.

United have often been criticised for acting as a business rather than a football club, and their legendary former French forward believes change is needed in order to readdress the balance.

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