Manchester City to meet fans in Abu Dhabi

Manchester City Football Club, in conjuction with Umbro and retailer Studio R, will host an official signing session at Marina Mall on November 11th, along with City stars Stephen Ireland and Nedum Onuoha.

The squad is in Abu Dhabi to play the United Arab Emirates team on November 12th and will be visiting the area for a week of warm weather training and to experience the Gulf’s unique culture.

Martin Prothero, Vice President of Umbro, comments: “We are extremely proud to partner Manchester City FC and help them develop their relationship in the UAE. The signing event will be a fantastic opportunity for supporters further afield to meet their heroes. Umbro and Manchester City are firmly committed in creating fantastic fan experiences across the globe.”

Manchester City has a unique link with the area having been brought by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a member of the Abu Dhabi Royal Family and Minister of Presidential Affairs for the UAE, back in 2008. The tie will provide vital match practice before their next Premier League game away at Liverpool on November 21st.

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