Manchester United to face Galatasaray on their final tour
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By
Musalia Wycliffe
| Jun 30, 2016
Manchester United are set to meet Turkish giants Galatasaray on their tour to Sweden on Saturday 30 July, 2016.
According the clubs website, the Reds will face Turkish Super league side at the Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg for the team's final overseas game ahead of the 2016/17 Premier League campaign.
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On the eve of the Scandinavia trip, United will compete in the International Champions Cup in China, facing Borussia Dortmund in Shanghai on Friday 22 July, before the match against rivals Manchester City in Beijing on Monday 25 July.
"The team has a valuable combination of domestic and overseas games against tough European opposition.” said Ed Woodward, United Chairman.
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"Playing games across a number of countries allows our tremendous fans the opportunity to watch the team play, and importantly the number of games allows the manager and team the best opportunity to prepare for the coming season." He added.
Chief executive officer of Aon Sweden, Jacob Schlawitz said that they are working with Manchester United to help them invest in results and performance for future success.”
“We are proud to be a presenting partner of the Manchester United Tour 2016, and look forward to welcoming the club to Sweden." He added.