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Since then, the Uruguayan international erased the post but could be sanctioned by the authorities
Edinson Cavani may be the subject of an investigation by the Football Association after allegedly using a racially offensive term in a social media post.
The Manchester United striker came off the bench to shoot his side to a 3-2 win against Southampton on Sunday.
The Red Devils were 2-0 down when the Uruguayan international came off the bench for the second half and prepared Bruno Fernandes to retire one before heading in two of his own to seal all three points in injury time.
The 33-year-old shared some of the positive messages he received from fans in the wake of the win and responded to a post with the message “Thank you n ******.”
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Cavani has since deleted the post.
The term Cavani used is the same that Uruguayan co-star Luis Suárez is said to have used during his altercation with Patrice Evra in October 2011, which resulted in the former Liverpool star being fined £ 40,000 and sanctioned for eight games.
The FA and United have yet to comment on the matter.
Cavani joined the Old Trafford squad on a free transfer in October and has scored three goals in five substitute appearances in the Premier League.
Coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised the forward after his impact in Sunday’s game and was impressed by his movement off the ball.
“He’s one of the best for his experience and qualities, that move,” Solskjaer said.
“It’s one of the best engines you can see. It can take off the shoulder, it can get in front of you, it can pin you down.
“He wants to be between the two posts, which I love. I love a center forward who gets in there. It might hurt sometimes, but when you are there and you have the ball there, you have bet and he has delivered the ball, it is one goal. Two goals! “
United captain Harry Maguire hailed him as an example to other forwards.
“He’s been without a club for a few months, so he’s coming in and catching up. He’s a great professional, it’s great to have him in place, he’s great in the dressing room and I think you saw what he did today.” bring the club, “he said.
“His movement when the ball is wide is at a level that not many forwards can reach. He is always on the move, always crossing people and that is why he has always scored goals. So if there are forwards here wanting to learn and look, I’m sure they are studying his movement and what he has done in his career. “
