Manchester City planning pre-season India tour in the summer

Manchester City are planning a visit to India to kick off their preparations for the 2023-2024 campaign, according to reports.

The Premier League champions are locked in a title battle with Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal and are also competing in the FA Cup and Champions League.

City spent a few weeks out in the United States on pre-season tour last summer, with plans already being made for the upcoming campaign.

According to a report by Football Insider, the Blues are plotting a pre-season visit to India this summer.

Known to have a significant fan base in the south Asian country, Pep Guardiola’s side have garnered rising support in India swiftly since the Abu Dhabi takeover in 2008.

A friendly meeting with CFG -owned Mumbai City FC is on the cards as City are likely to play a one-off fixture in the subcontinent as opposed to taking a full-fledged tour.

Mumbai City compete in the Indian Super League, one of the fastest rising leagues in the world, and one which has seen promising talents emerge from in the last few years.

Earlier this year, City announced a regional partnership with Reliance Jio, India’s leading digital services brand, as the club’s official mobile communications network partner in the country.