But the 34-year-old hit back in his usual fashion.
"I admire Cantona and I heard what he said," Ibrahimovic is quoted as saying in Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet.
"But I won't be King of Manchester. I will be God of Manchester."
Cantona had said: "I have a personal message for Zlatan: You decided to go red. It is the best choice you ever made.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he will be the god of Manchester
"When you walk into the Theatre of Dreams. When you can feel the ghosts of the legends that have been here before. When you score that first goal right in front of Stretford End. When you hear the crowd chanting your name.
"When your heart beats so strong that it bursts out of your chest. When you feel that you will love them as much as they will love you. You will know, my friend, that you finally made it home.
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"Just one last thing, there can only be one King in Manchester. You can be the Prince if you want to. And the No 7 is yours if you are interested. That is my welcome gift to you… The King is gone! Long live the Prince!"