Eric Cantona insists Man United fans won’t like Jose Mourinho & puts himself forward

Posted Wednesday, May 25, 2016 by 101 GREAT GOALS

Eric Cantona today celebrates his 50th birthday and gave The Guardian an exclusive interview in which he spoke about Manchester United, Jose Mourinho and modern football.

Following last night's sacking of Louis van Gaal, the legendary Premier League striker spoke about the impending appointment of Jose Mourinho and attempted to put his name into the hat for the job.

Eric Cantona insisted Manchester United fans won't like the brand of football Jose Mourinho will bring to Old Trafford, instead praising Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as the "spiritual son of Cruyff".

Check out some of the key quotes from his interview below and read the whole thing on The Guardian here.

"I love José Mourinho, but in terms of the type of football he plays I don't think he is Manchester United," Cantona says. "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."

"Guardiola was the one to take. He is the spiritual son of Johan Cruyff,"

"I would have loved to have seen Guardiola in Manchester [United]. He is the only one to change Manchester. He is in Manchester, but at the wrong one."

"I do many things and I'm very happy. But if they asked me to become the manager of Manchester United, I would. Because Guardiola is in Manchester City and they want someone to win things with wonderful football? It's me."

Asked if he's serious, Cantona smiles and says "Yes, I'm serious. I say that just because it's like when you are in the pub or the club. When you say you don't care, all the girls want you. Maybe if I say I don't care about that job, they will ask me. If they asked me, I'd work very hard, of course."