Manchester United’s 2025 Pre-Season: Fixtures, Transfers & Key Dates
Quick answer: After the worst Premier League season in their history, Manchester United look to rebound under Rúben Amorim, headline the window with a €74.2 m signing of Matheus Cunha and play seven friendlies across Asia, Europe and the USA before hosting Arsenal on 17 August.
Key transfers (summer 2025)
In
- Matheus Cunha – Striker, Wolves — €74.2 m (£63 m)
- Diego León – Left-back, Cerro Porteño — €4 m (£3.4 m)
- Emiliano Martínez – Goalkeeper, Aston Villa — deal close, fee TBC
Out / contract expired
- Victor Lindelöf – Centre-back
- Christian Eriksen – Central midfielder
- Jonny Evans – Centre-back
Pre-season friendlies 2025
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May | ASEAN All-Stars | Kuala Lumpur | L 0-1 |
| 30 May | Hong Kong XI | Hong Kong | W 3-1 |
| 19 Jul | Leeds United | Stockholm | — |
| 27 Jul | West Ham | New Jersey (PL Summer Series) | — |
| 31 Jul | Bournemouth | Chicago (PL Summer Series) | — |
| 3 Aug | Everton | Atlanta (PL Summer Series) | — |
| 9 Aug | Fiorentina | Old Trafford | — |
Competitive openers
- 17 Aug 2025 — Premier League MD1: Man Utd vs Arsenal (Old Trafford)
- 23 Aug 2025 — Premier League MD2: Fulham vs Man Utd (Craven Cottage)
FAQ
Who is Manchester United’s biggest signing of summer 2025?
Brazilian striker Matheus Cunha arrived from Wolves for €74.2 million.
Is a new goalkeeper coming to Old Trafford?
United are in advanced talks to purchase World-Cup-winner Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa.
When does United start the 2025-26 Premier League season?
They host Arsenal on Sunday, 17 August 2025.
How many pre-season friendlies are scheduled?
Seven: two already played in Asia, one in Stockholm, three in the U.S. Summer Series, plus a home test against Fiorentina.
