Manchester United have turned down a record-breaking documentary agreement with Amazon worth £10 million despite giving private talks about the project.
The streaming giant approached United with the suggestion of creating an All-Access documentary series at Old Trafford, similar to the successful “All or Nothing” series with clubs such as Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham.
The potential deal will result in Amazon paying a large sum of money for behind-the-scenes access to the Red Devils.
Man United rejects Amazon’s offer for documentary
However, according to Athletic’s David Ornstein, United ultimately refused the offer and is worried that camera crews could compromise the privacy of players and staff, with concerns that they could allow them to enter the dressing room, training grounds and boardrooms.
Despite the economic appeal of the contract, United’s leadership believes that the club’s main focus should remain on restoring success on the pitch and ensuring stability amid the key phase of restructuring.
The club is undergoing changes following the investment of Ir Jim Ratcliffe, whose manager Reuben Amorim works hard to take over the club’s fate.
The Red Devils finished 15th in the Premier League last season, losing to the Europa League final against Tottenham.
It’s a disastrous season for them, and this summer they’re working to build their teams and make big changes.
Amazon has been successful in such ventures in the past
Amazon has been a huge success with its football documentary, providing fans with unprecedented insight into the dynamics of the club’s operations and dressing room, and helping human players and managers while increasing the club’s global visibility.
For example, Manchester City’s “All-Or Rat” series was widely praised for introspecting Pep Guardiola’s methods, while Arsenal’s series attracted a record-breaking audience of football fans globally.
For United, the timing of such ventures was deemed inappropriate, and the club was keen to close the rival gap and protect the operation from unnecessary outside scrutiny attempting to reestablish itself as the dominant force of British and European football.
For now, the Red Devils are staying behind closed doors as they prepare for a critical campaign ahead of time, and Amazon is looking for alternative projects in the world of football.
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