Manchester United confirm first pre-season friendly

Manchester United have confirmed they will play Norwegian side Rosenborg in their first pre-season friendly.

The Manchester Evening News reported earlier this year United were due to play in Trondheim and they will commence their pre-season schedule against Rosenborg at the Lerkendal Stadion on July 15.

United football director John Murtough said: "Everyone at Manchester United is pleased to be returning to Norway for the opening match of our pre-season campaign, renewing the special relationship which exists with our huge support base in Scandinavia.

“It’s surprising that these two clubs have never met competitively, and not for over 30 years in pre-season, making this a rare opportunity to see United taking on the most successful team in Norwegian football as we begin our preparations for the 2024-25 season.”

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United's first friendly is the day after the European Championship final and they will also face Rangers at Murrayfield on July 20.

The United squad is then due to fly to the United States for a ten-day tour consisting of three games. United will play Arsenal in Los Angeles on July 27, Real Betis in San Diego on July 31 and Liverpool in South Carolina on August 3.

If United win the FA Cup, they will participate in the Community Shield on August 11. If they do not win the cup then the club plans to schedule two friendlies for that weekend; as they have done during both pre-seasons under manager Erik ten Hag.