A lot of West Ham fans are loving the latest story told by club legend Paolo Di Canio, as he discussed recently how he rejected a move to Manchester United when Sir Alex Ferguson was the manager.
The former attacker was on Sky Sports’ Transfer Talk Podcast and explained his reasoning behind declining such a lucrative offer after receiving a phone call from the former United boss back in 2001.
He emphasised in the interview that he could not leave the Hammers because they were the ‘family’ that helped him out during the worst moments in his life. These comments have made the East London fanbase love the Italian even more, with one calling him a ‘cult hero’, whilst another said that the club ‘need more players like Di Canio.’
The centre-forward had a great career for the Irons, making 136 appearances, whilst providing 14 assists and scoring 51 goals, including his famous volley against AFC Wimbledon, per Transfermarkt.
Here is what fans had to say following his comments:
https://twitter.com/COYIrons_com/status/1247835869689655298?s=20
Absolutely loved him at WHU ❤️
— Andy Davies (@AndyDavies_100) April 8, 2020
Legend
— Jjhowe86 (@jjhowe86) April 8, 2020
Great Warrior Paolo Di Canio
— Federico Barbera (@FedericoBarbe14) April 8, 2020
Loyalty at its finest this doesn’t happy any more why West Ham fans adore him ⚒
— jerry pilon (@jerrypilon) April 8, 2020
Cult Hero, what a guy 👏🏻
— Jason Hoskins (@JasonHo94454369) April 8, 2020
Need more players like di Canio https://t.co/lg8SmU6F07
— Alex Parkin (@al_parkin18) April 8, 2020
Hammers fans, how much do you love Di Canio? Let us know below…
