Boxer Chris Eubank Jr. opens up on chat with Manchester United players

Professional boxer Chris Eubank Jr. was spotted chatting with several Manchester United players in Las Vegas and admits he is close with several of them.

A massive United fan himself, Eubank was at the Allegiant Stadium on Monday as United were beaten 3-2 by Borussia Dortmund in their final game on tour. Diogo Dalot and Antony scored for the Reds, but a brace from Donyell Malen and Youssoufa Moukoko's second-half finish handed them a defeat.

After full-time, the middleweight fighter joined up with a few United players inside the stadium, chatting with the likes of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Victor Lindelof.

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“I know these guys, I’ve followed them for years,” Eubank told MUTV. “They’re a great bunch of boys. I’m close with a few of them.

“We’re athletes and they appreciate the things that I do in the boxing ring. We all know how hard and dedicated you have to be to make it to the top.

“These guys are at the top of their sport, so we vibe with each other. The energy is very exciting.”

United are now just over a week away from the start of the 2023/2024 Premier League campaign. They will host Wolves at Old Trafford on Monday, August 14.

This will be Erik ten Hag's second season in charge and the Dutchman has overseen another summer of major investment. Mason Mount and Andre Onana have already come through the door, while Rasmus Hojlund's £72million move from Atalanta could be confirmed this weekend.

“I’m very excited to see how this squad does, there’s a lot of potential and I think they’re going