7 of the best quotes from the legendary Manchester United number 7: Eric Cantona

#7 There can only be one king

“There can only be one king in Manchester, you can be the prince if you want.”

When Zlatan Ibrahimovic was signed by Manchester United on a free transfer, the fans were highly excited as they were hoping that a new king has been put on the throne at the Theatre of Dreams.

However, Eric Cantona made it clear: there can only be one king of Manchester—and that is Eric Cantona himself. But he was also kind enough to give him the title of the prince and hailed him for his abilities.

While it was a tongue-in-cheek comment, Ibrahimovic replied with something ever better. The Swede claimed that he had no interest in being the king because, “I will be God.”

You just can’t make this stuff up.

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