Manchester City will begin its summer preseason tour with a friendly against Serie A champions Inter Milan at Kai Tak Sports Park in Kowloon, Hong Kong, on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
The match marks the official managerial debut for newly appointed head coach Enzo Maresca, who was named as Pep Guardiola's successor on June 29 after leaving Chelsea earlier in the year.
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Maresca previously spent three seasons as an assistant under Guardiola before taking the top job at the Premier League side.
This exhibition fixture is the second meeting between the two European clubs since the 2023 Champions League final in Istanbul, where Manchester City secured a 1–0 victory to complete a historical treble.
Inter Milan now enters the match under the management of Cristian Chivu, who took over after Simone Inzaghi departed the Italian champions.
Team News and Squad Shortages
Ahead of the fixture, Manchester City faces squad shortages in key positions.
Key international figures such as Erling Haaland remain absent due to extended rest following the World Cup, while teammates Ruben Dias, Matheus Nunes, and Omar Marmoush are scheduled to join the tour shortly before kickoff.
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In attack, City may deploy Antoine Semenyo as a primary striker option.
In midfield, Nico Gonzalez is expected to feature prominently in the absence of Rodri, operating alongside either Mateo Kovacic or Tijjani Reijnders.
Youth prospect Ryan McAidoo could also receive playing time after making two senior appearances during the 2025–26 campaign.
Following the clash in Hong Kong, Manchester City travels to Seoul to face the K League All-Stars on August 5, before concluding its Asian tour against Atletico Madrid on August 9.
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City will then return to London to prepare for the FA Community Shield against Premier League champions Arsenal on August 16 at Wembley Stadium.
