Manchester City has rejected an offer from Opena, a company that claims to have the technology to scan and analyze football matches in real-time.
The report comes after Opena announced it had reached an agreement with Manchester City for the rights to use its technology at the club's training ground.
However, Manchester City declined to sell their first team to Opena, stating that they were not interested in the deal.
"Opena's technology is impressive, but we don't see it as a good fit for our club," a spokesperson for Manchester City said.
"We believe in our own vision and values, and we're committed to maintaining our own identity."
Opena's CEO, who was involved in the negotiations, said he was disappointed by Manchester City's decision.
"I'm sorry to hear that Manchester City decided against selling their first team to us," he said.
"But I believe that our technology could be valuable to any football club looking to improve their performance on the pitch."
It remains to be seen whether Opena will continue to pursue the opportunity to work with Manchester City or look for other opportunities in the football industry.