Manchester United arrives in Helsinki for friendly against Wrexham

Manchester United has arrived in Helsinki for a highly anticipated friendly match against Wrexham, a team co-owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The English football giant's flight touched down at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport shortly after 7 p.m. on Friday, with the squad proceeding directly to their hotel in the city center.

A considerable number of fans gathered outside the Hotel Kämp, creating a buzz and prompting curiosity about the temporary closure of the Pohjoisesplanadi pedestrian street. Supporters lined a cordoned-off area near a side entrance, hoping for a glimpse of their idols. Their patience was rewarded around 8 p.m. when two black buses carrying the team arrived.

Players emerged from the buses one by one, appearing tired from their journey but quickly entering the hotel. The appearance of long-serving player Harry Maguire sparked excitement among the fans. Cameroonian star Bryan Mbeumo also paused to take photos with admirers before joining his teammates. Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee and young defender Ayden Heaven were also among those who arrived with the team.

Among the eager fans were Eelis, who has supported Manchester United for 11 years, and his friend Walid. Eelis shared his deep connection to the club, stating, "Manchester United means a lot to me. We've experienced many ups and downs with the team, and the result of the Premier League match often affects my own mood." He expressed that seeing United play live would be a dream come true. Both friends were particularly keen to see Harry Maguire, and Eelis later received an autograph from him on his jersey. The atmosphere calmed down shortly after the team's arrival, with the match against Wrexham scheduled for Saturday evening at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium.