According to Football Insider, Manchester City is considering making a historic trip to India during the preseason leading up to 2023–24 to play vs Mumbai City FC
Man City plans to make history.
High-end European clubs typically prefer Australia, the United States, the Middle East, or Southeast Asia, where they already have established fan bases, over India as a place to prepare for a new season.
Mumbai City FC vs Manchester City ISL All-star XI India preseason 2023-24 match date
The powerhouse in the English Premier League will probably visit India on their preseason trip in 2023–24. This can be a significant moment for Indian football. A European team travelling to the subcontinent for preseason is unusual. The fact that the storied club chose India demonstrates the level of interest the EPL clubs have in the nation.
While the date and venue isn’t known yet, the match could take place in June-July of 2023 in Mumbai, India.
Following the success of its subsidiary club, Mumbai City FC, Manchester City has looked into the business potential in India. Mumbai City, who are presently seven points clear at the top after a record-breaking 16-match unbeaten streak, won their first Indian Super League championship in 2020–21.
The weather could be a major setback.
The residents of the city are cautious about the weather during the time they want to travel. The weather in the subcontinent is unfamiliar to the athletes and crew. However, they are conscious that any additional problems will be outweighed by possible commercial gains. The Indian Super League is one of the leagues with the quickest expansion rates in the world, and the country is becoming more and more interested in European football.
Man City has partnered with Jio.
Man City teamed up with Jio in January to strengthen its relations with India. The cooperation was organised by Rise Worldwide, the biggest sports and entertainment company in India. The most likely itinerary for City’s journey to the subcontinent is one game rather than a full tour.
Given that Mumbai City is not one of the teams in the division with the highest fan support, a single game against them is unlikely to bring a large enough attendance. So, it is likely that Man City might compete against an all-star XI from the Indian Super League rather than Mumbai City FC. By doing so, the audience would grow and more people would come to watch the game.