Jeff Bezos Consortium Close to Buying Stake in Liverpool FC

Reports reveal that Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder, is involved in a consortium close to acquiring a one-third stake in Premier League club Liverpool FC. The investor group is led by Amit Bhatia, who is connected to Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal as his son-in-law. Another notable member of this group is Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin.

The club's current owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), acknowledged last month that they had received an approach from Bhatia’s consortium. A spokesperson for FSG told AFP, "An investment consortium led, managed, and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club." Bhatia previously held shares in Queens Park Rangers, a Championship club.

According to Sky News, the consortium is on the verge of finalizing a deal to purchase roughly a 33% stake in Liverpool. FSG might announce the agreement soon, possibly within this week.

Financial Details and Background

At 62 years old, Bezos is among the wealthiest individuals worldwide, with Forbes estimating his fortune at over $280 billion. Saverin’s net worth is estimated at $33 billion. Bezos has shown prior interest in major sports franchises, reportedly considering bids for NFL teams such as the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders but ultimately did not pursue these deals.

This move would mark a significant American financial influx into the Premier League. The deal reportedly values the 20-time English champions at around $6 billion. FSG, which also owns the Boston Red Sox baseball team, originally purchased Liverpool in 2010 for £300 million ($405 million) and sold a minority stake last year to the US private equity firm Dynasty Equity.

Recent Club Performance

Liverpool secured the Premier League title for the 2024/25 season under manager Arne Slot. Despite this success, Slot was dismissed in May following a challenging season.