Overview
- Cantona told audiences he proposed dedicating two to three years to help United but says Sir Jim Ratcliffe was not interested.
- He argued the ownership has dismantled the attacking identity established under Sir Alex Ferguson and disrespected the former manager’s status.
- Ratcliffe acquired roughly 27–29% of the club in early 2024 and was granted control of football operations, later pursuing cost-cutting and restructures.
- Cantona’s critique extends to reported redundancies, changes to Ferguson’s ambassadorial role, quieter matchday atmospheres, and plans for a new ~100,000-seat stadium.
- On the pitch United have shown recent improvement under Ruben Amorim, rising to seventh after an unbeaten league run.