Ready for the new season? Manchester United is set to wrap up their 2025-26 Premier League preparations with a final friendly match against Fiorentina this Saturday afternoon. What's even more exciting is that there's a trophy on the line for the winner!
The Red Devils, fresh off their 2025 Premier League Summer Series victory in the United States, are now gunning for the Snapdragon Cup. After a really tough 2024-25 season, there's a completely different vibe around the club. The players look energized and united, and it's been a successful pre-season so far, with two wins and two draws.
During their time in the US, Man United defeated West Ham United and Bournemouth before a 2-2 draw with Everton. Their clash with Fiorentina will be their last before kicking off their Premier League season at home against Arsenal on August 17.
Under new manager Ruben Amorim, Manchester United has already made some big moves in the transfer market, bringing in Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. They're not done yet, with a deal for Benjamin Sesko reportedly close and interest in Carlos Baleba.
We can also expect some notable player exits before the transfer window closes. It’s shaping up to be a fascinating season for Man United, especially with no European football to worry about, allowing them to focus entirely on their domestic campaign.
Meanwhile, Fiorentina is getting ready for their 2025-26 Serie A opener against Cagliari on August 24. The Italian side has also had a strong pre-season, with wins against Grosseto and Carrarese. They did suffer a 2-0 defeat to Leicester City and recently drew 0-0 with Nottingham Forest. This will also be their final match before the season starts.
Finishing sixth in Serie A last season—their best finish since 2015-16—shows that Fiorentina is in great form. They've been very busy in the transfer market, too, securing deals for players like Simon Sohm, Nicolo Fagioli, and Edin Dzeko, while Nico Gonzalez and Michael Kayode have moved on.
