Overview
- Manchester United and Fiorentina played to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, with Simon Sohm’s volley giving Fiorentina the lead before a Robin Gosens own goal levelled for United.
- Before kick-off, ex-United goalkeeper David de Gea received a ceremonial presentation celebrating his 545 appearances over 12 years at the club.
- New £74 million signing Benjamin Sesko was formally presented to the Old Trafford crowd ahead of what served as the final pre-season fixture.
- The match capped United’s unbeaten pre-season, which included winning the Premier League Summer Series in the United States, and was broadcast live on MUTV.
- Attention now turns to sharpening tactics and fitness as Ruben Amorim prepares his squad for the Premier League opener against Arsenal next weekend.