Man United to visit Hong Kong in July
Barclays Premier League giants Manchester United have confirmed they will play Hong Kong side Kitchee as part of their 2013 tour.
By FOX Sports staff
For the second year running, the Red Devils will stop by in Asia as part of their pre-season preparations, having taken on Chinese Super League outfit Shanghai Shenhua in China last July.
The match against Kitchee, which will take place on July 29, is the first time United are visiting Hong Kong since 2005 and chief executive David Gill revealed the club were looking to repay their numerous fans in the country.
"The club has tremendous support throughout China and especially in Hong Kong," he said on the club's official website. "We have visited on a number of occasions and after an eight year gap it's a pleasure for the team to be able to return to Hong Kong again this year.
"We are looking forward to engaging with our loyal fans, our commercial partners and most importantly preparing for the season ahead."
"We have visited on a number of occasions and after an eight-year gap it's a pleasure for the team to be able to return to Hong Kong again this year."
The official statement also confirmed that it will be a first team side that will play Kitchee, who have won the Hong Kong First Division League in the past two seasons.