Manchester United’s 2025 Pre-Season: Fixtures, Transfers & Key Dates

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Manchester United cannot afford to make any mistakes, even at the start of the 2025-26 season

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.

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