A sneak peek into Arsenal’s upcoming pre-season journey, kicking off with training at Adidas’ HQ in Germany, followed by a thrilling tour across the USA.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JULY 16: Bukayo Saka #7 of Arsenal (l) celebrates scoring a first half goal against the Everton during a preseason friendly at M&T Bank Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JULY 16: Bukayo Saka #7 of Arsenal (l) celebrates scoring a first half goal against the Everton during a preseason friendly at M&T Bank Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
  • Arsenal are finalising their pre-season plans, which entails a visit to Adidas’ headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany, and a tour in the United States.
  • The Gunners’ trip to the USA includes games in Washington, New York, and Los Angeles, where they’ll play Barcelona and Manchester United.
  • The LA Rams’ home ground, SoFi Stadium, will host the Arsenal vs. Barcelona match, symbolising Stan Kroenke’s influence in both football and NFL franchises.

Pre-season preparations for Arsenal are gaining momentum. The club is finalising plans that include a return trip to Adidas’ headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

This visit follows the successful trip from the previous year that was well received by the players.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JULY 16: Gabriel Jesus #9 of Arsenal and Ben Godfrey #22 of Everton go after the ball in the first half during a preseason friendly at M&T Bank Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JULY 16: Gabriel Jesus #9 of Arsenal and Ben Godfrey #22 of Everton go after the ball in the first half during a preseason friendly at M&T Bank Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

A part of their pre-season itinerary, besides the much-anticipated USA tour, involves a mini training camp at Adidas’ world-class facilities in Herzogenaurach.

Notably, Arsenal aren’t the only club leveraging their Adidas partnership; Dutch club Ajax also plans a visit during their off-season.

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Following the German chapter of their pre-season, the Gunners will jet off to the United States.

Arsenal Tour Squad for the USA, pre-season 2019
Arsenal Tour Squad for the USA, pre-season 2019

Their American adventure begins with a training camp in early July, paving the way for a series of matches in Washington, New York, and Los Angeles.

The team will put their mettle to the test against formidable opponents like Barcelona and Manchester United.

One of the highlights of the tour will be their clash against Barcelona at SoFi Stadium, home of the LA Rams – the NFL team owned by Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke.

Los Angeles Rams' owner Stan Kroenke holds the Vince Lombardi trophy after the LA Rams won Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on February 13, 2022. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)
Los Angeles Rams’ owner Stan Kroenke holds the Vince Lombardi trophy after the LA Rams won Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on February 13, 2022. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

As they put their plans into motion, fans are eagerly awaiting the unfolding of what promises to be an exciting pre-season journey.

The access to top-tier training facilities, combined with the opportunity to witness a string of exciting matches on American soil, sets the stage for a summer packed with fun  and high-quality football.

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