English champions-elect Manchester City will be at Dens Park this summer after Dundee pulled off a remarkable fixture coup.
The Dark Blues have announced that City, who will lift the Barclays Premier League crown on Sunday if they win or draw against West Ham at the Etihad, will be heading north to prepare for next season.
As part of that trip to Scotland, the Dark Blues will face the other Blues on Sunday, July 13 in the most glamorous of glamour games.
Football fans in the city can now look forward to seeing some of the biggest stars in the UK.
Dundee manager Paul Hartley said: “To have such a challenge match against a team of the calibre of Manchester City at the beginning of next season shows exactly how big our club have been thinking recently.
“I look forward to matching our squad of players against Manchester City.”
Dens chief executive Scot Gardiner added: “We are thrilled to play against Manchester City in our opening game of next season and Paul Hartley and his team will face a fantastic test of football.
“I’m particularly pleased for our fans and indeed football fans across Scotland who will have a rare chance to see Manuel Pelligrini’s side of superstars up close and personal at Dens Park.”
Ferran Soriano, City’s chief executive officer, added: “Manchester City is deeply proud of its historic ties with Scotland, having had many greats such as Willie Donachie, Paul Dickov and Colin Hendry wear the club crest.
“The manager and players alike are extremely excited about visiting Dundee, to not only see our loyal fans, but also prepare for the new season against strong opposition who richly deserve their title as SPFL Championship champions.”
“Dundee is a club steeped in history, so it’s sure to be a great game of football with a fantastic atmosphere for both sets of fans in Dens Park.”