City were due to jet off for China on their pre-season tour on Saturday but an administration gaffe on the travel company’s behalf saw permission for the plane to enter Chinese airspace denied.
Players and staff were hastily told on Saturday not to travel to the airport, according to the Telegraph, and Pep Guardiola’s men will now leave tonight.
City said in a statement yesterday: “Due to unforeseen administrative issue beyond the club’s control, which is being resolved, regrettably, we will embark on our pre-season tour a little later than intended.
A Thomas Cook Sport spokesman said: “Due to an administrative error with third parties Manchester City’s flight with Aeronexus has had to be delayed a day. We are working hard to resolve this issue and the team are due to depart tomorrow.”