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FSG sells Liverpool minority stake to Bezos-backed 1892 Holdings consortium
Confirmed
It was initially reported that 1892 Holdings had bought about a third of the club, but - as first reported by The Athletic , external - it is actually about 38%. Liverpool's new minority investors have an option to become majority shareholders of the Premier League club for a valuation of around $8bn in the next 12 months, according to Sky's US partner CNBC. That approach continues to attract interest from respected investors and business leaders around the world. \"As we considered this opportunity, it became clear that Amit and the consortium shared our long-term philosophy and appreciation for what makes Liverpool special. \"Their experience and perspective will complement the strong foundation already in place, and we look forward to working together.\" Bhatia said the consortium was \"proud to be investing in Liverpool\". FSG will effectively retain majority ownership and operational control of the football club.
The deal will see Bezos participate in an investor group of a syndicate which is led by Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal and until recently a shareholder in Championship club Queens Park Rangers. The consortium has bought a 38 per cent stake in Liverpool from FSG. Key questions answered on consortium involving Bezos Transfer Centre LIVE! | Liverpool news & transfers \ud83d\udd34 Liverpool fixtures & scores | FREE Liverpool highlights \u25b6\ufe0f Not got Sky? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream PL games with no contract \ud83d\udcfa Bezos alone has a fortune estimated by Forbes at over \u00a3207bn ($280bn). This marks his first foray into sports ownership, althou
Jeff Bezos is part of the 1892 Holdings consortium A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos bought close to 40% of Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group (FSG). It was initially reported that 1892 Holdings had bought about a third of the club, but - as first reported by The Athletic , external - it is actually about 38%. There is also an option for the consortium to buy a controlling stake in Liverpool in the next 12 months, though that does not involve a formal commitment. In a statement on Friday, FSG confirmed it had entered into a "definitive agreement" for the sale of a "strategic minority investment" to 1892 Holdings. The group - named after Liverpool 's founding year - is led by B
What's confirmed
- It was initially reported that 1892 Holdings had bought about a third of the club, but - as first reported by The Athletic , external - it is actually about 38%.
What's still developing
- Further court action and how much of the order can take effect remain open.