Arsenal announce friendly in Indonesia

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger

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Arsenal have confirmed they will play a pre-season friendly in Jakarta, Indonesia next summer.

The Gunners have embarked on successful tours to the Far East in recent years, and will return to Indonesia for the first time since 1983.

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis said: "Everyone at Arsenal is extremely excited to once again be visiting Asia and travelling to Indonesia for what will be the club's first visit to the country in 30 years.

"We know that Arsenal enjoy fantastic support in Indonesia and we are all looking forward to bringing the club closer to these loyal fans and learning more about the country's rich heritage and culture."

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