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Michael Carrick Ends Longstanding Tradition at Manchester United
Michael Carrick has changed a long-standing tradition in Manchester United's pre-season plans. The club will play six friendly matches in Europe this summer, opting for a schedule closer to home instead of a long-distance tour.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has changed a summer routine that has lasted for years at the club. Instead of pre-season tours spanning different continents every summer, the team will play six friendly matches within Europe this time.
This decision stands out as one of the first major messages Carrick sent after becoming the permanent head coach. The English manager aims for the team to start the new season in a more refreshed state.
Since 2002, Manchester United has toured distant regions such as Asia, Australia, and North America every summer. This time, the club will conduct its new season preparations with a program closer to home.
Pre-season schedule set in Europe
Manchester United’s summer calendar will begin on July 18 in Helsinki, Finland, against Championship side Wrexham. The Red Devils will face Rosenborg in Trondheim, Norway, six days later.
The team will then play two matches in Sweden. United will take the field against Atletico Madrid in Stockholm on August 1, and a week later face Paris Saint-Germain in Gothenburg.
Another notable match on this tour is the game against Leeds United on August 12 in Dublin. This will be the first match played by two local club teams at the historic Croke Park Stadium in Ireland’s capital.
United will conclude their European tour on August 15 in Wroclaw, Poland, against Milan. This match falls just one week before the start of the 2026/27 Premier League season.
Shorter distances aim for a fresher squad
With Carrick’s choice, the goal is to reduce the burden of long flights and intense travel schedules on the players. This is especially intended to make the summer break more effective for players who will have national team duties at the 2026 World Cup.
Manchester United was eliminated in the first round of cup competitions in the 2025/26 season and did not participate in European cups, playing a total of 40 matches. However, since the club will compete in the Champions League group stage next season, this number is expected to increase by at least eight matches.
This change in Carrick’s first summer is also seen as a sign of a new era in the club’s off-field habits.
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