United’s opposition on the China leg of this summer’s four-match
Asia Tour will be Chinese Super League outfit Hangzhou
Greentown.
The Reds will play a friendly against the team from Zhejiang
province on 26 July at the Dragon Stadium, kick-off 1pm
BST.
The game will be the last of United’s pre-season tour of the Far
East, which also takes in Malaysia, Indonesia and Korea. Details of
those fixtures will be confirmed on ManUtd.com.
Chief executive David Gill said: “We are delighted to be coming
back to Asia for our summer tour. The passion and excitement of the
games has to be experienced to be believed, and the tour is great
preparation for the new season.”
United last visited Asia two years ago and were overwhelmed by
the level of support across the continent. The friendlies in China,
Japan and Korea sold out quickly and hundreds of fans turned out
just to watch the Reds training.
Paul Kam, chairman of tour promoters ProEvents, added: “United
have a tremendous fan base in China and we are delighted by the
club’s decision to bring the team here again.
“I am sure many fans, not only those in Hangzhou but also nearby
cities such as in Shanghai, Nanjing and Ningbo, will welcome this
great opportunity to see
the world champions in action.”
Greentown, named after the local company which co-founded them
in 1998 and also known as Zhejiang Lucheng, have quickly risen to
the top division in Chinese football, finishing ninth last
season.