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Jeff Bezos consortium nears deal to buy stake in Liverpool FC: Reports

Jeff Bezos consortium nears deal to buy stake in Liverpool FC: Reports

Summary

A group of investors led by Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin is close to buying about one-third of Liverpool Football Club. The deal could value the club at about £4.4 billion ($5.9 billion), which would be one of the highest amounts ever paid for a football club.

Key Facts

  • Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, and Eduardo Saverin, cofounder of Facebook, are part of the investor group.
  • The group is led by Amit Bhatia, linked to Queens Park Rangers and related to Lakshmi Mittal.
  • Liverpool’s current owner, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), may announce the deal soon.
  • The deal values Liverpool at approximately £4.4 billion ($5.9 billion).
  • FSG has owned Liverpool since 2010 and has considered outside investment before.
  • Jeff Bezos is one of the richest people in the world, with a fortune over $280 billion.
  • Liverpool won the Premier League title in 2025 and is now undergoing team changes.
  • Key Liverpool figures like manager Arne Slot and player Mohamed Salah recently left the club.
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