"We Have Foden, Though Haaland is Out" - Manchester City to Visit Korea for the First Time in 3 Years, "Happy to Meet Lee Kang-in's ATM Again... Looking Forward to the Match with Team K League"
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Manchester City is preparing for their third tour of South Korea, scheduled for August 5 and 9.
- The team will face a Team K League selection and then Atlético Madrid, which recently signed Korean player Kang-in Lee.
- City's Chief Marketing Officer expressed excitement about returning to South Korea after three years and acknowledged the team's connection with Korean fans.
Manchester City is set to embark on their third tour of South Korea, marking their return to the country after a three-year hiatus. The English Premier League champions will participate in the '2026 Coupang Play Series,' facing two high-profile matches.
Their first fixture, scheduled for August 5, will be against a select Team K League. This will be followed by a match on August 9 against Spanish club Atlético Madrid. Notably, Atlético Madrid recently signed South Korean star Kang-in Lee, adding an extra layer of interest for local fans.
We are delighted to be returning to Korea after three years.
Nuria Tarre, Manchester City's Chief Marketing Officer, conveyed the club's anticipation for the tour. "We are delighted to be returning to Korea after three years," Tarre stated, expressing her excitement about reconnecting with the passionate South Korean fanbase. She also acknowledged the team's previous encounters and the significance of playing against Team K League.
Tarre highlighted the team's eagerness to engage with their supporters in Korea, emphasizing the club's strong connection with the region. The upcoming matches are expected to draw significant attention, particularly given the presence of star players and the recent high-profile transfer of Kang-in Lee to Atlético Madrid.
I am happy to meet again... I am looking forward to the match with Team K League.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.