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Consortium Led by Jeff Bezos Close to Acquiring One-Third Ownership in Liverpool FC

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Aug 10, 2026, 22:17 IST

Bezos has allegedly considered past offers for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders, ultimately choosing not to pursue those acquisitions.

Consortium Led by Jeff Bezos Close to Acquiring One-Third Ownership in Liverpool FC

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, is reportedly involved in a consortium that is close to finalizing a deal to acquire a one-third stake in Liverpool Football Club. According to a report from Sky News, this investment group is led by Amit Bhatia, who is the son-in-law of Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, and includes notable figures such as Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin.

Last month, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the current owners of Liverpool, acknowledged the interest from Bhatia’s consortium. An FSG spokesperson confirmed, “An investment consortium led, managed, and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club.” Bhatia has a background in football ownership, having been a shareholder in the Championship club Queens Park Rangers until recently.

Potential Deal and Valuation

The Sky News report indicates that the consortium is nearing a deal that would value Liverpool at approximately $6 billion. FSG is expected to make an official announcement regarding the investment as early as this week. This move is part of a broader trend of increasing American investment in the Premier League, which has seen a surge in financial backing from U.S. investors in recent years.

Bezos, who is 62 years old and has a net worth exceeding $280 billion according to Forbes, has previously shown interest in sports franchises, having considered bids for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders, although he ultimately chose not to pursue those opportunities. Saverin, on the other hand, is estimated to have a fortune of around $33 billion.

FSG's Ownership Journey

Fenway Sports Group, which also owns Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox, acquired Liverpool in 2010 for £300 million (approximately $405 million). In 2023, FSG sold a minority stake in the club to the U.S. private equity firm Dynasty Equity. Liverpool, a club with a rich history and 20 English league titles, experienced a successful season in 2024/25 under manager Arne Slot, although he was dismissed in May following a challenging campaign.