Manchester United confirm friendly in Yokohama

United have already announced fixtures in Sydney and Hong Kong

Wayne Rooney is congratulated for his goal against Fulham in the Fourth Round (GETTY IMAGES)

Manchester United have confirmed they will take on Yokohama F Marinos as part of their pre-season tour on July 23.

It means United will return to the stadium in which they won the 2008 Club World Cup when they beat Ecuador outfit LDU Quito in the final.

United have already announced fixtures in Sydney and Hong Kong as part of their tour, and is expected they will also visit Thailand, in addition to another match in Japan.

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