Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder, is closing in on a deal to become part of a consortium seeking to acquire a roughly one-third stake in Liverpool Football Club, in what could become one of the biggest investment deals involving the Premier League club. The consortium has reportedly been in discussions with Liverpool’s controlling owner, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), for about three months, with an announcement potentially expected this week.
The proposed investment group is led by businessman Amit Bhatia and includes Bezos as well as Eduardo Saverin, one of the co-founders of Facebook. Reports indicate that the consortium is targeting a stake of around 30%, although the final share could be slightly higher as negotiations progress.
The potential transaction would give the investor group a significant presence at Anfield while allowing FSG to retain overall control of Liverpool. Earlier reports valued a 30% stake at about ยฃ1.35 billion, implying a total club valuation of roughly ยฃ4.5 billion, although the final figures could change depending on the terms agreed.
For Bezos, the move would represent a major step into English football ownership. The Amazon founder has previously been linked with investments in professional sports but has not previously completed a Premier League club investment. His involvement would bring substantial financial strength and could also create opportunities for Liverpool to explore new commercial and technological partnerships.
The investment would not amount to a full takeover of Liverpool, but a stake exceeding 30% would nevertheless give the new investors considerable influence. The development comes as FSG continues to seek strategic investment while maintaining its long-term commitment to the club, with the proposed deal potentially reshaping Liverpool’s ownership structure and financial outlook.
