Fenway Sports Group Sells Minority Stake in Liverpool FC to Jeff Bezos Consortium

Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the American investment firm that has owned Liverpool FC since 2010, is nearing the completion of a deal to sell approximately 30% of the club to a consortium that includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. This transaction values the Premier League club at an estimated $6 billion to $8 billion, with the stake priced around £1.35 billion (approximately $1.8 billion).

FSG’s acquisition of Liverpool in 2010 for around £300 million represents a significant appreciation in value, marking a twentyfold increase over the past 13 years. The consortium is led by Amit Bhatia and also includes notable investors such as Eduardo Saverin, co-founder of Facebook, and members of the Mittal family, one of the wealthiest industrial dynasties globally.

Despite the sale, FSG will retain majority control of the club, continuing its strategy of incremental stake sales rather than complete divestiture. This follows a previous partial sale in September 2023, when FSG sold a 3% stake to Dynasty Equity.

The deal, which began negotiations in late July 2023, is expected to finalize specific terms within the next month. However, the involvement of billionaire investors like Bezos has raised concerns among Liverpool fan groups, reflecting broader debates about the influence of wealthy individuals in English football.

As Liverpool navigates a period of transition with managerial and player changes ahead of the 2026 season, the new investment could provide crucial funding for roster improvements and facility upgrades.