Topics: Manchester United, Eric Cantona, Jose Mourinho, Louis Van Gaal,
The race for the Man United top seat could take a new turn, thanks to the arrival of a new candidate.

Manchester United legend Eric Cantona wants the Old Trafford job after Louis Van Gaal’s confirmed sacking on Monday night. Quite unexpectedly, the Frenchman has gone an extra mile to dismiss the most popular man for the top job, Jose Mourinho. 

Cantona celebrates his 50th birthday today and has heaped praise on the Portuguese tactician, and at the same time pouring cold water on him.

He revealed that as much as he admires Mou as a person, his playing style does not suit Man United. He then added that he was the right person for the vacant position at the club by virtue of being ‘capable’ of playing entertaining football and winning titles.

In an interview with The Guardian, he explained:

“I love José Mourinho, but in terms of the type of football he plays I don’t think he is Manchester United. I love his personality, I love the passion he has for the game, his humour. He is very intelligent, he demands 100% of his players. And of course he wins things.

“But I don’t think it’s the type of football that the fans of Manchester United will love, even if they win. He can win with Manchester United. But do they expect that type of football, even if they win? I don’t think so.”

Cantona spent five years at Old Trafford, made 143 appearances, and scored 64 league goals. In terms of managerial credentials, he was in charge of the French national beach football team that won the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in 2005 in Brazil. He was also in charge of the French national team that participated in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup and finished third in 2006 and fourth in 2007.