A consortium led by Amit Bhatia, which reportedly includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, is moving closer to acquiring a one-third stake in Liverpool Football Club. Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the current owners of the club, confirmed that they have been approached regarding this potential strategic investment.
An FSG spokesperson stated that an investment group led, managed, and represented by Bhatia has expressed formal interest in obtaining a minority stake in the Premier League side. Bhatia, who is the son-in-law of Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, previously held a shareholding in the Championship club Queens Park Rangers.
The proposed deal is estimated to value the 20-time English league champions at $6 billion. This potential transaction highlights the ongoing influx of American capital into the Premier League. The financial scale of the consortium is significant, with Forbes estimating the fortune of 62-year-old Jeff Bezos at over $280 billion, while Eduardo Saverin’s wealth is valued at approximately $33 billion.
Fenway Sports Group, which also owns the Boston Red Sox, originally purchased Liverpool in 2010 for £300 million, equivalent to $405 million at the time. The owners have previously sought outside investment, having sold a minority stake in the club to the US private equity firm Dynasty Equity in 2023.
The club's recent history has been marked by managerial changes. Although Liverpool secured the Premier League title during the 2024/25 season under the leadership of Arne Slot, the Dutch manager was dismissed by the club in May following what was described as a turbulent campaign.
