Former Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti says he was set to sign Manchester United legend Eric Cantona before his infamous kung-fu kick at Crystal Palace.
In an interview with Corriere della Sera, Moratti revealed that he had teed up a double swoop for Cantona and then-Sampdoria forward Roberto Mancini towards the backend of 1994.
"In London, with me present, this kung-fu kick of the Crystal Palace fan.
"And then he wanted to stay in Manchester, while Sampdoria then decided that they would not let Mancini leave."
