KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Manchester United fans in Malaysia, rejoice!
The 13-time English Premier League champions said in a statement today that they will return to Malaysia for the first time in 16 years for a post-season tour next month.
Three-time European champions United are slated to take on ASEAN All-Stars on May 28 at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil.
The Red Devils will then travel to Hong Kong to play against the Hong Kong national team at the Hong Kong Stadium on May 30.
The club said the two-match visit, presented by Snapdragon and arranged by ProEvents, marks the first post-season tour in the modern era of the club, and a return to Asia following a 4-0 victory over Liverpool in Bangkok in July 2022.
“The club last visited Kuala Lumpur in 2009 and Hong Kong in 2013, but the bond between United and the club’s millions of loyal fans across Asia remains as strong as ever.
“With the men’s team confirmed to take part in the Premier League Summer Series in the United States of America ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, the fixtures in May provide a unique opportunity for the players and staff to connect directly with fans in Asia, and for the club to activate with its valued commercial partners in the region,” the club said.
Meanwhile, United chief executive officer Omar Berrada said they are delighted to deliver a schedule that provides their fans in Asia, Scandinavia and the United States the opportunity to connect with the club and watch the men’s first team play live in local settings.
“Importantly, tour fixtures drive significant additional revenue which helps make the club stronger, allowing us to keep investing in success on the pitch.
“They also create unique opportunities for us to collaborate with our valued commercial partners, and to deepen relationships with our fans in regions such as Asia and the US,” he said.
After the Asia tour, United will face Leeds United in Stockholm on July 19 and will head to the US as part of the Premier League’s Summer Series against West Ham United (July 26), Bournemouth (July 30) and Everton (Aug 3).
The Red Devils, who have won the English top-flight title a record 20 times, are currently in 13th spot in the English Premier League standings with 38 points from 10 wins, eight draws and 13 defeats to trail leaders and arch-rivals Liverpool by a massive 35 points.
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