ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC and Anthony Martial HAVE gone on tour to China after all.
The Manchester United stars weren’t included in the 25-man squad to allow extra time for recovery following Euro 2016 – but are plastered all over the team bus.
Jose Mourinho‘s side face Borussia Dortmund tomorrow in their first game, before playing rivals Manchester City and Turkish giants Galatasary.
SunSport revealed how the new boss gave up his business class seat to fly economy with his coaching staff on the long flight.
Players were met by a fan mob at the airport and Wayne Rooney required three security guards to escort him through the baying crowds.
Today was more relaxed as they strolled through the Shanghai Stadium ahead of training, with Memphis Depay, Chris Smalling, Daley Blind and Juan Mata decked out in special polo shirts.
While the UK crisped in temperatures topping 32 degrees, it’s a similar tale in China but the players looked to be dealing with the humid conditions.
Luke Shaw‘s £2.6m Cheshire mansion has been put up for sale, fuelling speculation the defender is on his way out of United.
But the former Southampton man was instead looking forward to his long awaited return from injury.
He said: “It is the best feeling ever. I’m looking forward to pre-season and getting fully fit.
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“I thought I may never play football again.
“I’m looking forward to working with Jose. We’re going to be challenging for every title we can go for this season.”
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