Eric Cantona becomes new co-owner of FC United of Manchester
FC United is fully owned and democratically run by supporters on a "one member, one vote" basis with members able to vote on all major decisions, such as electing the board, ticket prices and the design of playing shirts. Adult membership, which costs £25, entitles members to an equal share in ownership.
Cantona joined Manchester United from Leeds in 1992 and won four Premier League titles in five seasons.He won the old First Division title with Leeds in 1991-92 and then scored 70 goals in 156 Premier League appearances for Manchester United, before retiring from football in 1997.
The footballer is a keen musician, actor and artist and has been involved in a number of creative projects, including a UK tour with his music and From Moss Side to Marseille: The Art of Michael Browne and Eric Cantona.He is also part of this summer's Football City Art United exhibition held during the Manchester International Festival, which will highlight the effects of fame on football players.
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