Manchester United will play five pre-season friendlies this summer to prepare for the new Premier League season. Erik ten Hag has joined United on a three-year contract, with the option of an additional year, and he'll start working with the players on June 27 when pre-season begins at Carrington.
United will then embark on a tour of different locations across the world. Ten Hag will be joined by assistant coaches Steve McClaren and Mitchell van der Gaag, and United are set to visit Thailand, Australia and Norway this summer.
It will be United's first pre-season tour for three years after the pandemic caused logistical travel issues. ALSO READ: Erik ten Hag private telephone conversation has proved Manchester United fans' concern wrong. United will face Liverpool in Thailand before playing Melbourne Victory, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa in Australia.
Ten Hag's side will then have seven days between their final game Down Under and their final pre-season fixture against Atletico Madrid in Norway. Tue 12 July, 14:00 BST: Liverpool Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok Fri 15 July, 11:05 BST : Melbourne Victory Melbourne Cricket Ground Tue 19 July, 11:10 BST : Crystal Palace Melbourne Cricket Ground Sat 23 July, 10:45 BST: Aston Villa Optus Stadium, Perth Sat 30 July, 13:00 BST: Atletico Madrid Ullevaal Stadium, Oslo The Premier League season begins earlier this year due to the winter World Cup, starting on August 6, which is seven days after United's match against Atletico Madrid in Oslo.
Read more on manchestereveningnews.co.uk