Oficial: Liverpool sells 30% of FSG to Bezos‑led consortium
Oficial Liverpool confirms the sale of a 30% stake in Fenway Sports Group to a consortium led by Amit Bhatia, Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin, valued at £1.650 billion, valuing the club at roughly £5.500 billion. The deal, announced today, keeps FSG as majority owner and promises no immediate impact on the team's transfer budget.
Strategic minority investment
The English entity described the transaction as a “strategic minority investment” that will broaden global business opportunities while leaving operational control and short‑term sporting plans untouched. “Esta inversión estratégica respalda las ambiciones de crecimiento a largo plazo del Liverpool FC al reunir a expertos de los ámbitos empresarial, tecnológico y de inversión a nivel global,” the club’s statement read.
Fenway Sports Group (FSG) reiterated that it will retain majority ownership and operational control of Liverpool Football Club, ensuring continuity in day‑to‑day management. The consortium’s expertise in technology, media and investment is expected to generate new commercial avenues for the Club.
Board composition and investor roles
Andy Hunter of reported that Amit Bhatia will become the new vice‑president of Liverpool within an expanded board, joined by Elaine Saverin, wife of Eduardo Saverin, and Bryan Baum, co‑founder of K5 Global. Jeff Bezos is described as a “passive investor” who will not hold a seat on the board.
Bezos, 62, is noted as the third‑richest person in the world with a fortune of $272 billion, Saverin’s wealth is estimated at $33 billion, while the Mittal family’s fortune stands at about $17 billion.
Valuation, wealth and regulatory timeline
The transaction, valued at £1.650 billion, places Liverpool’s total valuation at approximately £5.500 billion, as reported by local newspapers including . The investment will be channelled through 1892 Holdings, with backing from the Mittal family trusts, K5 Sports and EE Capital.
Regulatory approval is still required and could take up to 90 days. During this period and after completion, the club confirmed there will be no changes to the summer transfer budget, sporting strategy or daily operations. Corestone Capital Advisors facilitated the deal, with Allen Overy Shearman Sterling LLP and Latham & Watkins LLP acting as legal advisers, supported by Deloitte.