Full Breakdown
Jeff Bezos-Led Consortium Nears Deal for One-Third Stake in Liverpool FC
8/11/2026, 7:48:16 AM
Core Deal Details
- Who: A consortium headed by Amit Bhatia (son-in-law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal) that includes Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, and Eduardo Saverin, co-founder of Facebook.
- What: Purchase of a roughly 30 % (one-third) minority stake in Liverpool Football Club.
- When: Negotiations reported on August 10 2026; an announcement is expected “in the coming days,” though it could slip into the following week.
- Where: Liverpool FC, whose controlling shareholder is Fenway Sports Group (FSG).
- How: Reported purchase price ranges from £1.35 bn (€1.58 bn) to $1.9 bn, with the club’s overall valuation cited between $5.9 bn and $8.36 bn across sources.
Background & Context
Fenway Sports Group acquired Liverpool in 2010 for about £300 m and has overseen two Premier League titles, a Champions League win and a record-breaking revenue of £703 m for the 2024-25 financial year. In 2023 FSG sold a 3 % stake to Dynasty Equity, valuing the club at over $4.5 bn.
Liverpool is currently in a period of transition: head coach Arne Slot was replaced by Andoni Iraola, and long-time forward Mohamed Salah departed for Trabzonspor. The club’s on-field performance slipped to fifth place in the 2025-26 season despite heavy spending.
Data & Statistics
- Stake size: Approximately 30 % (one-third) of Liverpool FC.
- Purchase price: Reported between £1.35 bn (€1.58 bn) and $1.9 bn.
- Club valuation: $5.9 bn (?£4.4 bn), $6 bn, $8.3 bn, and $8.36 bn appear in different reports.
- Investor wealth: Jeff Bezos – $257 bn to $280 bn; Eduardo Saverin – $32 bn to $33 bn; Amit Bhatia’s family ties to Lakshmi Mittal (net worth ? £23 bn).
Official Statements & Responses
- The group declined further comment on timing.
- Consortium spokesperson: No comment was provided on deal specifics.
- Liverpool FC: No comment was received at the time of reporting.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Valuation: Sources differ, citing $5.9 bn (BBC, Al Jazeera, The National News), $6 bn (Forbes, Sports Business Journal, Sky Sports), $8.3 bn and $8.36 bn. No single figure is confirmed.
- Purchase price: Reported amounts range from £1.35 bn (€1.58 bn) to $1.9 bn; Fox Sports mentions $2.6 bn. The exact price remains unverified.
- Timing: While several outlets say an announcement could come “as early as this week,” no definitive date has been set; the timeline may extend into the next week.
What’s Next
Fenway Sports Group is expected to issue an official announcement in the coming days, though the exact timing may shift. The final percentage stake, governance rights and any conditions attached to the investment have not been disclosed. Liverpool’s new Premier League season opens on August 24 against Newcastle United (AEST).
