Jeff Bezos in talks to co-own Liverpool FC
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly closing in on a sensational deal to become a co-owner of Liverpool as part of a consortium seeking to acquire around a third of the Premier League giants, reports BritPanorama.
Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool’s controlling shareholder since 2010, is preparing to announce the major investment potentially as early as this week. The proposed transaction would see Bezos join forces with Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin and British businessman Amit Bhatia in an extraordinarily wealthy investor group, according to Sky News.
The deal is expected to be finalized within days, although the completion might extend into the following week. Should the agreement go through, the consortium is anticipated to acquire a stake of more than 30 percent in Liverpool. This investment would reportedly value the Anfield club at an eye-watering $6 billion (£4.4 billion), further highlighting the significant growth in Liverpool’s value during FSG’s ownership.
Bezos, who ranks among the wealthiest individuals globally with an estimated fortune exceeding $280 billion, would become the most high-profile member of the new investor group. Saverin, with a net worth of over $32 billion, has previously shown interest in English football, having been part of an unsuccessful bid for Chelsea in 2022. Notably, Bezos has not been previously associated with owning a major football club.
The prospective arrival at Anfield represents a significant development as some of the world’s wealthiest investors continue to target elite sporting assets. FSG acquired Liverpool for just £300 million in 2010 when the club faced severe financial challenges. Since that acquisition, Liverpool has achieved considerable success on and off the pitch, securing both the Premier League and Champions League titles during FSG’s tenure, with the latest league triumph occurring in the 2024-25 season.
However, Liverpool is currently navigating a period of transition following the departure of Mohamed Salah and the sacking of manager Arne Slot after last season’s fifth-place finish. This potential investment is likely to prompt questions among supporters regarding whether Bezos, Saverin, and Bhatia may eventually seek outright control of the club.
For now, discussions remain focused on a minority stake. FSG confirmed last month that talks were underway, stating: “An investment consortium led, managed, and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club.”
Liverpool’s most recent outside investment occurred in 2023, when Dynasty Equity acquired a small stake in the club in a transaction that valued the Reds at over $4.5 billion. A $6 billion valuation would signify another substantial increase.
This unfolding narrative is a reminder of the ever-growing intersection between high finance and football, and how elite ownership reshapes the landscape of the game.
