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Birmingham Post
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Jon Robinson

Manchester United strike new fans deal with city-based travel group

Manchester United have signed a new commercial deal with a travel group based in the city to provide matchday and overnight packages for fans from next season.

Portman Travel Group's Sportsbreaks.com will provide 'match break packages', including an official ticket and a choice of overnight accommodation for games at Old Trafford once crowds are back to full capacity, to fans in the UK and Europe.

The brand will also offer official supporter travel services for Manchester United season ticket holders and Executive Club members for domestic and European away games.

Rob Slawson, director of sports travel at Clarity Travel and Sportsbreaks.com, said: "Manchester United is a global sporting icon with an incredible history, as well as a dedicated global fanbase and we are delighted to offer fans the best and safest possible supporter travel and are working closely with the club to ensure that fans from the UK and internationally can enjoy unique and memorable sporting experiences.

"Through our official Match Break packages, Manchester United fans can build a bespoke trip to suit them, that will allow time to enjoy the sights and culture on offer in the fabulous city of Manchester, before heading to the famous Theatre of Dreams.

"We’re thrilled to provide United fans all over the world with our fantastic match break experiences and are especially pleased to offer some lucky fans the opportunity to win a Match Break as we kick-off this hugely exciting partnership."

Manchester United’s chief operating officer, Collette Roche, added: "Offering bespoke matchday packages will give fans at home and abroad the chance to take in the full Manchester United experience, with Sportsbreaks.com creating unforgettable moments for our passionate fans.

"The team at Sportsbreaks supported us to arrange our official travel packages to the UEFA Europa League final in Gdańsk. We were impressed by the quality of their service and their plans to introduce flight-only packages. We look forward to working with them in the months and years ahead."

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