Manchester United confirm their first pre-season friendly… with the Red Devils set to face Norwegian club Rosenborg before traveling to Scotland and touring the US

Manchester United will kick off their preparations for next season against Norwegian side Rosenborg in Trondheim, the club have announced.

The game at Rosenborg’s Lerkendal Stadion on July 15 will be the first meeting between the two clubs in more than 30 years.

United have already announced a pre-season friendly against Glasgow Rangers in Edinburgh as well as a US tour that will see them play Arsenal in Los Angeles, Real Betis in San Diego and Liverpool in South Carolina.

United’s 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.’

United have already announced a pre-season friendly against Glasgow Rangers in Edinburgh as well as a US tour that will see them play Arsenal, Real Betis and Liverpool 

Manchester United’s first friendly is set to take place one day on from the European Championship final. The Red Devils will also face Rangers at Murrayfield on July 20 before flying to the United States.

Erik ten Hag’s side will complete a ten-day tour consisting of three games. The Red Devils 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.

Should United win the FA Cup, they will participate in the Community Shield on August 11. However, if they are beaten the club will take part in two friendlies that weekend.