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Published 16:04 IST, August 6th 2024

Manchester United Coming To India For The First Time? Man United Fans Have Big Reason to Rejoice

Manchester United could be on their way to India as recent reports have suggested sponsor wants club to make its first ever tour to the subcontinent.

Manchester United | Image: AP

Manchester United are without a doubt alongside Real Madrid and Barcelona are the one of the most popular football clubs around the globe. Despite not winning a Premier League for more than a decade, the Manchester United fanbase continues to grow and their brand stands as the second most valuable football club in the world according to Forbes. 

The Red Devils have an amazing fan following in India, and in an incredible news for all the Man United supporters in India, there is a big possibility that the club might tour the Sub Continent for the first time. 

Is Manchester United coming to India?

While nothing has been made official about Manchester United's arrival to India, a Guardian Report has suggested that a tour is a possibility in the future. 

According to the report, Manchester United's new shirt title sponsor in Snapdragon wants to bring some big changes to the club to maximise their revenue and one of the key things they want the Red Devils to do is tour India. 

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This comes as great news for Manchester United fans in India as it will be an exciting opportunity to witness their favourite team in action in their own country. 

Snapdragon wants to rename Old Trafford 

Snapdragon signed a three year 225 million dollar shirt deal with Manchester United as the title sponsor. But alongside touring India, Snapdragon wants to own the naming rights of Manchester United's iconic stadium the Old Trafford. 

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Snapdragon if they get the naming rights to Old Trafford aren't looking to change Old Trafford's name, instead they want to add Snapdragon as a sponsor name alongside Old Trafford. 

Updated 16:04 IST, August 6th 2024

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