Man Utd legend Eric Cantona finally become a singer and released debut album ahead of a sell-out tour
ERIC CANTONA has rocked the world once again after announcing the release of his debut album – ahead of his sell-out tour.
The 57-year-old announced his switch to the world of music in June and his EP ‘I’ll Make My Own Heaven’ is set to be released on October 20th.
3Eric Cantona has announced the release of his debut albumCredit: Splash
3Cantona’s new album ‘I’ll Make My Own Heaven’ will be released on October 20thCredit: Decca Records
3The former Manchester United legend released his first single in JuneCredit: Getty
It includes songs in English and French called The Friends We Lost, Tu Me Diras, I’ll Make My Own Heaven and Je Veux.
The Manchester United legend has already faced the music during his playing career for Kung Fu-kicking an opposing fan and criticising France’s national coach.
But Cantona turned his hand to theatre, movies and painting professionally after hаnging up his boots in 1997.
He has now composed a number of songs and will start his tour later this month.
The former forward will embark on a five-date tour in Manchester, London and Dublin.
Describing his love for music writing, Cantona said: “Writing is a way for me to exist, as only my existence can result in writing this way.
“Why start today, so many years later? Simply because I had lacked the time before.
“During lockdown, I finally managed to give the guitar a serious go, and even though I’m still a poor guitarist, I felt confident enough to wҺip a few songs into shape.”I’ll be starting in Manchester, because it’s a city that has stayed with me so much. For the football of course, but also the general atmosphere.”
The upcoming tour will not be a one-off as the Man Utd icon hopes a “modest piano and cello” will play with him next year.
Cantona first made his nаme with Leeds before joining United for £1million in 1992.
He went on to win four Premier League titles and two FA Cups during his five turbulent years at Old Trafford.