Man United to face AC Milan in Poland friendly
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At a glance
- Manchester United will play a pre-season friendly against AC Milan in Wroclaw, Poland, on August 15.
- This match is part of a busy pre-season schedule for United, including games against Wrexham, Rosenborg, Atletico Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Leeds.
- The friendly against AC Milan will be the final fixture before the Premier League season begins later in August.
Manchester United is set to face Italian giants AC Milan in a pre-season friendly match, which will take place in Wroclaw, Poland, on August 15. This encounter forms a key part of the English club's extensive preparations for the upcoming 2026-27 season.
The fixture against AC Milan marks the culmination of a demanding pre-season tour for Manchester United. The team's schedule includes matches against Wrexham in Helsinki on July 18, followed by Rosenborg in Trondheim the subsequent Friday. They will also participate in two Swedish fixtures, playing Atletico Madrid in Stockholm on August 1 and European champions Paris Saint-Germain in Gothenburg a week later.
Weโre excited to be concluding our pre-season tour in Wroclaw, Poland, with a big game against AC Milan.
Prior to facing AC Milan, Manchester United will engage in a high-profile match against fierce rivals Leeds in Dublin on August 12. The game against the Italian club will be the final test before the Premier League season kicks off later in August, as manager Michael Carrick's side aims to build on their third-place finish from the previous term.
Director of football Jason Wilcox expressed enthusiasm for concluding the pre-season tour in Wroclaw. He highlighted that the confirmed fixtures across five countries and six cities will provide strong preparation and a valuable opportunity to connect with fans throughout Europe. Wilcox emphasized that the fans' support will be vital as the team builds momentum for the new season.
With fixtures now confirmed across five countries and six fantastic cities, these matches will provide strong preparation for the 2026-27 season and a valuable opportunity to connect with our incredible fans across Europe. Their support will be vital as we build momentum.
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