Manchester United have announced a friendly with French club Lyon this summer in Scotland.
The Reds are touring the United States in July, with four games across the Atlantic, but before departing will take on Ligue 1 side Lyon in Edinburgh. The match is the first friendly for Erik ten Hag's side and could give supporters the first glimpse of any new signings.
The game takes place at Murrayfield on Wednesday, July 19, with a 2pm kick-off designed to allow families to attend the contest during the school holidays. It will be United's first game north of the border since 2010 and a fifth ever meeting with Lyon.
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Tickets are on sale now to fans who have pre-registered, Manchester United Season Ticket Holders, Official Members and Executive Club Members wishing to sit in an exclusive designated seating area which aims to recreate the famous Stretford End atmosphere in Murrayfield's South Stand. Adult prices range from £33.75–£84.40 each. Tickets for other areas of the ground go on sale from 6pm tonight (Tuesday, May 16) for those groups. Tickets go on general sale from 12noon on Thursday, May 18.
Manchester United Football Director, John Murtough, said: “Whilst as a club we have a great historical links to Scotland, this will be the first time we’ve played at BT Murrayfield, and we’re really looking forward to performing in front of our Scottish fans in what will be a great occasion in a world-class sporting venue.
"This is an important competitive match for our squad as we commence our preparations for the season ahead. With a 14.00 BST kick-off during the school holidays, we hope many families and young fans from all over Scotland and the UK will be able to travel to the game.”
The fixture is the fifth United have so far confirmed for this pre-season. They will play Arsenal in New Jersey (July 22), Wrexham in San Diego (July 25), Real Madrid in Houston (July 26) and Borussia Dortmund in Las Vegas (July 30) during their US tour.
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