Manchester City has commenced preparations for the 2026/27 campaign, with Enzo Maresca and his staff leading training sessions at the City Football Academy. The team is laying the groundwork in Manchester before embarking on an extensive pre-season tour to Asia.

The Blues will travel to Hong Kong and Seoul, engaging in a series of high-profile friendly matches. Their schedule includes a fixture against Inter in Hong Kong on August 1st, followed by a match against a K League All-Stars XI in Seoul on August 5th. The tour concludes with another significant friendly against Atletico Madrid in Seoul on August 9th. These matches are crucial for integrating new strategies and building team cohesion ahead of the upcoming season.