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Benjamin Šeško to Face Milan, Potential Clash with Slovenian Teammates on Man Utd's European Tour
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Benjamin Šeško to Face Milan, Potential Clash with Slovenian Teammates on Man Utd's European Tour

From Delo · () Slovenian

Translated from Slovenian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Manchester United's Benjamin Šeško will participate in the "Tour 2026" European preseason tour, facing AC Milan in Poland.
  • The tour includes matches against Paris Saint-Germain, Leeds United, and Atletico Madrid, potentially pitting Šeško against fellow Slovenians Jaka Bijol and Jan Oblak.
  • Manchester United's preseason schedule begins July 18 and concludes August 15, with matches across five countries.

Manchester United's Benjamin Šeško is set to feature in the club's "Tour 2026" European preseason campaign, which culminates in a notable match against AC Milan in Wrocław, Poland, on August 15.

This tour is a crucial part of the team's preparation for the 2026/27 season. Before facing the seven-time European champions, Manchester United, managed by Michael Carrick, will compete against Paris Saint-Germain, Leeds United, and Atletico Madrid. If all players are available, this schedule could see Šeško face his Slovenian national teammates, Jaka Bijol and Jan Oblak.

The European tour kicks off on July 18 against Wrexham in Helsinki, followed by a match against Rosenborg in Trondheim, Norway. Manchester United will then play Atletico Madrid in Stockholm on August 1, PSG in Gothenburg on August 8, and Leeds in Dublin on August 12, before the final fixture against AC Milan in Poland.

Jason Wilcox, Manchester United's Director of Football Operations, stated that the matches across five countries and six cities will provide valuable preparation and connect the club with fans throughout Europe. The game in Wrocław is anticipated to be a significant football event in Poland, featuring two clubs with a combined total of ten European Cup titles.

The matches in five countries and six cities will allow the club quality preparation for the new season and contact with fans across Europe.

— Jason WilcoxJason Wilcox, Director of Football Operations at Manchester United, commented on the benefits of the European tour.
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Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.