Manchester City preseason tour in Asia opens doors for young players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 6:45 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Manchester City begins their 2026-27 preseason tour in Asia, with matches against Inter Milan, the K-League All-Stars, and Atletico Madrid. Head coach Enzo Maresca will assess various young and fringe players due to the absence of several stars for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Players like Divine Mukasa, Ryan McAidoo, Claudio Echeverri, and Jeremy Monga are potential candidates to fill a vacant wing position. Each player enters the tour with varying experiences and opportunities to showcase their talent.
- •Manchester City plays friendlies in Asia starting Tuesday.
- •Several stars are absent due to World Cup commitments.
- •Divine Mukasa signed a contract extension until 2030.
- •Ryan McAidoo scored his first goal last season in the FA Cup.
- •Claudio Echeverri hopes to prove himself after limited playing time last season.
- 6:45 AMYahoo Sports — There is an opening in the Manchester City squad for a young player to seize
"The Manchester City squad will embark on their 2026-27 preseason tour of Asia on Tuesday. Enzo Maresca and his team will continue their preparations for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign. City will play t...
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