MAN CITY are reportedly considering a pre-season tour of India this summer.
Premier League sides often jet off to USA or East Asia prior to the start of their campaign.
And Pep Guardiola’s men chose a training camp in America ahead of the current season.
But Football Insider understand English champions Man City are now looking at the possibility of a visit to India before the 2023/24 schedule.
City Football Group, a holding company that owns Man City and a host of other clubs around the world, saw their side Mumbai City claim their first Indian Super League title in 2021.
And they are seven points clear at the top of the table this season following a superb 16-game unbeaten run.
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It is acknowledged that Man City’s trip to India could be hampered by the searing heat and humid conditions.
However, reports suggest the club believe the commercial opportunities outweigh the logistical issues.
It is expected that a trip to India would consist of a one-off match rather than a lengthy tour.
And a clash with Mumbai City seems unlikely given they are not one of the best-supported sides in the ISL.
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It is more likely Man City would face some form of all-star team consisting of players from different Indian top-flight clubs.
The potential of a pre-season visit to the country comes just weeks after Man City agreed a partnership with Indian communications organisation Jio.
The link-up was facilitated by Rise Worldwide – India’s biggest sports and entertainment company.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
