Participating in mid-season friendlies in Saudi Arabia could earn Manchester United tens of millions of pounds

If the mid-season friendly match in Saudi Arabia can be locked in, Manchester United will be expected to earn a lot of money.

According to the "Daily Telegraph" report, Manchester United is expected to receive more than 15 million pounds in revenue if it agrees to participate in a mid-season friendly match. In this competition, called the Riyadh Season Cup, the Red Devils will face Saudi giants such as Riyadh Crescent or Riyadh Victory. According to insiders, Manchester United is expected to earn 5 million pounds for each game in Saudi Arabia, with additional bonuses if they win the championship.

If the plan comes to fruition, this will be a strategy to maximize Manchester United's commercial appeal and benefit, and at the same time strengthen its ties with the football market in the Middle East. However, clubs are still carefully considering whether to participate. Because participating in friendly matches in the middle of the season will have a great impact on the team's performance in the Premier League. Coach Amorim once complained that the team did not have much time to train to polish its tactical system.

Going to Saudi Arabia to participate in a friendly match during a busy schedule may affect Manchester United's status. It is worth mentioning that the Premier League schedule for the 25-26 season is very dense and the intensity of the games is extraordinary, especially in December and January next year, and the Riyadh Season Cup also starts during that time. The main reason why the intensity of Premier League matches this season is so high is that in order to prepare for the 2026 US-Canada-Mexico World Cup, all matches must end earlier.