- The club is currently finalizing plans for the summer, but no dates have been confirmed yet
- A tour to Malaysia could earn them around £8 million, which would help their financial problems
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Manchester United are planning a post-season trip to Malaysia for a big-money tour that could earn the club around £8 million, according to reports.
Under current proposals, cash-strapped United would leave immediately at the end of the season and ahead of scheduled international matches.
The opportunity has been brought to you by TEG Sports, a global events company based in Australia, in partnership with a local promoter in Malaysia.
The Athletics have claimed that the money-making tour could earn United £7.96 million, a substantial sum that would help ease their financial headaches.
Plans for United to head to Kuala Lumpur were first revealed by the New Straits Times in early December and discussions are believed to continue.
United’s final game of the season is the final day of the Premier League on May 25. However, the club will remain in the FA Cup, with the final scheduled for May 17.
Manchester United are reportedly planning a cash-rich post-season tour to Malaysia
The trip would earn United £8 million and support their cost-cutting measures led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe
United often flies abroad for preparation, but usually opts for friendlies after the season
The Europa League final will take place in Spain four days later.
It is common for Premier League teams to travel abroad during pre-season, but post-season trips are becoming increasingly popular despite coming to the end of a grueling calendar.
These exhibitions allow clubs to increase their revenue streams and increase their bids to meet the stringent profit and sustainability regulations of the top flight.
Teams in European competitions must also adhere to UEFA’s Financial Fair Play rules.
This is especially crucial for United, which has implemented a controversial and far-reaching cost-cutting strategy under co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Mass redundancies, with 250 jobs brutally axed, as well as higher ticket prices at Old Trafford and a crackdown on staff costs have hit morale.
Tottenham and Newcastle met earlier this year for a post-season friendly in front of a packed crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia.
United will not play in the Club World Cup, but some players could feature in the UEFA Nations League final in early June, giving them a shorter break.
Club sources told The Athletic that postseason plans have not yet been finalized.