Ten Hag to take on Simeone as Man Utd reveal Atletico Madrid clash

Erik ten Hag can have an early likelihood to check his Manchester United staff towards European heavyweights after a conflict with Atletico Madrid was revealed.

On the weekend earlier than the Premier League season begins, Ten Hag’s United will sort out Atletico at Oslo’s Ullevaal Stadium.

The July 30 fixture sees United tackle the staff that knocked them out of the Champions League on the last-16 stage this season.

Ralf Rangnick oversaw a 1-1 attract Madrid adopted by a 1-0 defeat at Outdated Trafford, however the interim boss has stepped apart after former Ajax head coach Ten Hag was named supervisor on a three-year contract.

United soccer director John Murtough, who alongside Ten Hag is ready to guide an overhaul of the membership’s taking part in workers in the course of the shut season, stated the Atletico recreation can be a major fixture.

“Pre-season is such an essential a part of the squad’s preparations for the season forward,” Murtough stated.

“Our gamers and training workers will likely be relishing the chance to play towards such a high-calibre opponent in Atletico Madrid, in addition to the possibility to carry out in entrance of a full stadium of passionate Norwegian followers.”

United trailed residence a dismal sixth within the 2021-22 Premier League, dropping their final six away video games, ending with their fewest factors since 1989-90, and ending the marketing campaign with a purpose distinction of zero.

Atletico, a yr on from successful the LaLiga title, completed third within the Spanish prime flight as Actual Madrid took prime spot and Barcelona edged into second place.