Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly close to acquiring a significant stake in English football club Liverpool.
According to İdman.Biz, citing Sky News, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), which holds the controlling stake in the club, may announce developments regarding the deal in the coming days.
The investor group, led by Amit Bhatia, includes Jeff Bezos as well as Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin. The consortium is expected to acquire approximately a one-third stake in Liverpool.
If the deal goes through, Liverpool’s total valuation is estimated to be around £4.4–4.5 billion.
It should be noted that FSG purchased Liverpool in 2010 for £300 million. In 2023, the company also sold a portion of the club’s shares to investment firm Dynasty Equity.
