Manchester United’s preparations for the 2025/26 season are gathering momentum as Ruben Amorim looks to fine-tune his squad ahead of the new campaign.
The Reds have already confirmed their participation in the Premier League Summer Series in the United States, alongside a clash against rivals Leeds United in Stockholm.
These games will test United’s fitness, tactics, and squad depth as Amorim’s intense pre-season regime continues.
New signings are expected to be bedded in during this run, while fringe players and academy prospects aim to stake their claim.
With excitement building, United fans will now have one final chance to watch their team in action before the season kicks off.
The club has announced that Fiorentina will visit Old Trafford on Saturday 9 August for a 12:45 BST kickoff in what will be the final fixture of Tour 2025, presented by Snapdragon.
More than just a friendly, this match will determine the winner of the Snapdragon Cup – an annual prize that has become a staple of United’s summer preparations since 2023.
This clash marks the first meeting between United and Fiorentina since their iconic Champions League encounters in the 1999/2000 season.
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Back then, goals from Andy Cole, Roy Keane, and Dwight Yorke helped United to a 3-1 win at Old Trafford, while Fiorentina claimed a 2-0 victory in Florence.
Fans may still recall Gabriel Batistuta’s thunderous strike at the Theatre of Dreams – a moment of brilliance still remembered by many.
In more recent years, a unique connection between the clubs emerged through player movement.
David De Gea will return to Old Trafford for the first time since he surprisingly signed for Fiorentina in 2024, while Sofyan Amrabat spent last season on loan at United from the Serie A side, playing a role in the FA Cup final win over Manchester City.
David De Gea was let go by Erik ten Hag and replaced by Andre Onana.
United technical director Jason Wilcox emphasised the importance of the Fiorentina fixture, calling it “key to our preparations” and an opportunity to give all players game time before the Premier League resumes.
With new stars likely to feature and familiar faces returning to Old Trafford, this clash promises to be more than just a warm-up – it’s a serious test with silverware on the line.
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