Paris Saint-Germain travel from Paris for Shenzhen on Tuesday 23rd July to ignite its long- established tradition of Summer tours. With the exception of South American players who took part in the Copa America and are set to arrive later in the tour, the whole squad is present, including new recruits Ander Herrera, Pablo Sarabia and Abdou Diallo. When they touch down in Shenzhen on 24th July, they will be greeted by large numbers of fans at the prestigious Raffles Hotel in Shenzhen around 12.30pm.
During the pre-season tour of China between 24th July and 3rd August, 2019, the Rouge & Bleu will contest matches against Inter Milan in Macau on 27th July and Australian champions Sydney FC on 30th July in Suzhou, before attempting to win their first trophy of the season, the French Trophée des Champions, on 3rd August in Shenzhen against French side Stade Rennais.
Team Coach Thomas Tuchel announced: “We visited China just last year and it’s a really beautiful country. I’m delighted to be back in Shenzhen and to visit Macau and Suzhou for the first time. Our growing number of Chinese fans are very passionate, and I’m thrilled to see them again.”
The 2019 China Tour presented by ALL-Accor Live Limitless is the team’s third tour to China in the last six years. It is a unique opportunity for ALL – Accor Live Limitless, the Club’s new principal sponsor, to showcase its expertise in hospitality and entertainment by hosting unique and innovative experiences.
During Paris Saint-Germain’s Summer tour in China, ALL – Accor Live Limitless will invite members to enjoy exclusive experiences with Paris Saint-Germain’s players and ambassadors, as well as having access to creative digital content.
The operation will come to a climax when the leading hotel company hosts a brand-new lifestyle experience in the prestigious Raffles Hotel in Shenzhen, to showcase the Parisian club’s sporty and stylish side and ALL – Accor Live Limitless’ ability to create the highest level of entertainment.
Paris Saint-Germain’s players will showcase the latest designs from the Nike and Jordan collections, namely the season’s home and away strips decorated with the ALL – Accor Live Limitless’ logo, as well as a selection of items from the Parisian wardrobe that have been given a revolutionary twist by fashion designers who are also fans of the club, such as KOCHÉ.
