Cantona warns Man Utd: Do not sell Old Trafford name | OneFootball

Manchester United great Eric Cantona says the club must never sell the naming rights to Old Trafford.

Cantona, 56, claimed "soulless" new stadiums like at West Ham and Arsenal were to blame for a lack of passion.

He has started a travel company, Looking FC, which focuses on football experiences at some of Europe's elite grounds.

And in an interview with The Athletic, Cantona insists he will "quit football forever" if Old Trafford gets renamed.

He said: "The trips are about going inside the passion of football, understanding the story of a club, how football is used, then how you live your life.

"We were speaking about my favourite football stadiums earlier but now all the stadiums are called Emirates or Allianz.

"These stadiums lost the soul and history of the club, like Arsenal and West Ham.

"I played at those old stadiums, like Highbury and Upton Park. I spoke with some Arsenal fans and they hate these new stadiums. These fans lost the soul of their clubs.

“Fortunately, Old Trafford is still Old Trafford. Anfield is still Anfield.

“But can you imagine Old Trafford becomes a new stadium called by a brand?

"If one day they do that, I am sorry but I am not a fan of United anymore. And I quit football forever!

“But please, don't call this stadium Nestle, or Amazon, please. Old Trafford is Old Trafford."