Key Highlights
- Billionaire consortium spearheaded by Amit Bhatia nears agreement for 30% Liverpool FC ownership
- Tech moguls Jeff Bezos (Amazon) and Eduardo Saverin (Facebook) participate in investment group
- Transaction establishes Liverpool’s valuation at approximately $6 billion
- Current owner Fenway Sports Group will retain majority control following completion
- Club achieved unprecedented revenue of Ā£703 million during 2024-25 fiscal period
The world’s fourth-wealthiest individual, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, is advancing toward securing ownership interest in one of England’s most storied football clubs. The tech billionaire has joined a powerful investment consortium headed by British-Indian entrepreneur Amit Bhatia, which also features Facebook’s co-creator Eduardo Saverin.
Current proprietors Fenway Sports Group, who acquired the Merseyside club in 2010, acknowledged last month that negotiations were underway with the investment group regarding a strategic minority position. According to the proposed structure, FSG would maintain operational control even after the transaction closes.
Industry sources suggest the investment framework places Liverpool’s enterprise value near the $6 billion threshold. Reports indicate an official announcement could arrive in the coming days.
The Power Players
Leading the consortium is Amit Bhatia, whose connection to the billionaire Mittal family comes through his marriage to Lakshmi Mittal’s daughter. Until recently, Bhatia held a directorship and co-ownership role at Queens Park Rangers, relinquishing his position just last month after an 18-year tenure.
Eduardo Saverin brings Silicon Valley credentials as one of Facebook’s original co-founders. The Brazilian-born entrepreneur now holds American citizenship and has built a substantial fortune through various tech investments since his Meta Platforms departure.
At 62 years old, Jeff Bezos commands a personal fortune estimated at $256 billion by Forbes, positioning him as the planet’s fourth-richest person. Having transitioned from his role as Amazon CEO in 2021, Bezos has diversified his portfolio with holdings including The Washington Post newspaper and space venture Blue Origin.
While Bezos has long expressed enthusiasm for sports franchise ownership, he previously declined to pursue formal bids for NFL teams including the Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks despite conducting due diligence on both opportunities.
Financial Performance and Valuation
Liverpool’s commercial trajectory has accelerated dramatically in recent years. Analysis from Deloitte confirmed in January that the club surpassed all Premier League competitors in revenue generation for the first time in its history.
Management disclosed record-breaking revenues totaling Ā£703 million for the 2024-25 financial year earlier this season.
The transformation since FSG’s Ā£300 million acquisition in 2010 has been remarkable, elevating Liverpool into the upper echelon of global sports franchises.
Forbes’ latest valuation metrics position Liverpool as the world’s fourth most valuable football organization at $6.2 billion. Only Real Madrid ($9.5 billion), Barcelona ($7.5 billion), and Manchester United ($7.2 billion) command higher valuations.
Completing the global top ten are Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur.
This wouldn’t represent FSG’s first partial divestiture. The ownership group previously divested a minority stake to Dynasty Equity, a specialized sports investment vehicle. However, the incoming consortium would significantly raise the profile of Liverpool’s investor base.
When contacted by BBC Sport regarding the developing situation, FSG representatives declined to elaborate beyond their previous public statements.
Should negotiations conclude successfully, the acquisition would represent Bezos’s inaugural venture into professional sports ownership, despite years of speculation linking him to various franchise opportunities.
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