Manchester United: Harves (real estate) regional partner (China) for the creation of themed centres

Harves, a Chinese real estate developer, has become a regional partner of Manchester United FC (Premier League) in China in view of the opening of Manchester United themed "entertainment and experience centres" in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenyang "by 2020," announced the club on 08/01/2019. The first centre will open in Beijing's Qianmen Dashilan district in spring 2019.

"Fans who visit will be able to experience the thrill of a matchday at Old Trafford (75,811 capacity) as well as learn the history and heritage of English football's most successful and storied club. Each Manchester United entertainment and experience centre will offer visitors a different experience and will include restaurants, along with a club retail store," continued the club.

"Each venue will feature interactive and immersive experiences, using state-of-the-art technology to bring Manchester United to life. They will use interactive attractions and exhibitions to bring the excitement of Manchester United and its Old Trafford stadium to the iconic club's 100 million followers in China, giving fans a place to…