A Potential Shift in Liverpool's Ownership
A group of investors led by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and venture‑capitalist Eduardo Saverin is close to securing a one‑third stake in Liverpool Football Club, a deal that would value the Premier League side at about £4.4 billion.
The consortium is being steered by Amit Bhatia, the son‑in‑law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, and includes a former shareholder of Queens Park Rangers, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.
Liverpool’s current ownership, Fenwick Sports Group, has held the club since 2010 but has recently opened the door to external capital while promising to retain control.
The prospective investment arrives at a turbulent moment for the Merseyside giants, who finished fifth in the 2023‑24 Premier League despite a £446 million spending spree.
Managerial upheaval has accompanied the on‑field turbulence, with Dutch coach Arne Slot replaced by Spanish tactician Andoni Iraola and star Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah departing the club.
Long‑time sporting director Michael Edwards, credited with ending the club’s 30‑year league drought, left Fenwick Sports Group in July, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the club’s strategic direction.
Looking Ahead to the New Campaign
Liverpool, a club with a storied trophy cabinet that includes a joint‑record 20 English league titles, is preparing for a new season that will begin on August 23 against Newcastle United, as fans await the outcome of the potential ownership shift.