Jeff Bezos joins consortium acquiring stake in Liverpool FC

Liverpool FC Jeff Bezos Premier League Fenway Sports Group 1892 Holdings

Fenway Sports Group (FSG) has sold a minority stake in Liverpool FC to a consortium known as 1892 Holdings. The investment group, which includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos through K5 Sports, has acquired a shareholding estimated to be between 33% and 38% of the club.

The consortium is led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia, who is set to become the club’s vice-chairman. Other notable participants in the group include Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin and his wife Elaine Saverin, as well as members of the Mittal Family Trusts.

The transaction values Liverpool FC at an estimated amount between £5 billion and £7 billion. While the new investors join the board, FSG will maintain majority ownership and continue to hold operational control of the club. The agreement reportedly includes an option for the consortium to acquire a controlling stake within the next 12 months, though no formal commitment to a full takeover has been made.

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1892 Holdings · Amit Bhatia · Fenway Sports Group · Jeff Bezos · Liverpool FC · Liverpool Football Club

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[DISPUTED] The consortium, named 1892 Holdings, acquired between 33% and 38% of the club. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · timesng.com · www.insider.gr · www.radiogol.com.ar · telegraph.bg
[● 4 SOURCES] Jeff Bezos is a member of the investment consortium through K5 Sports/K5 Global. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · timesng.com · www.insider.gr · www.radiogol.com.ar
[● 5 SOURCES] Fenway Sports Group (FSG) sold a minority stake in Liverpool FC to a consortium. timesng.com · www.insider.gr · www.radiogol.com.ar · www.newmoney.gr · pulse2.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The consortium holds an option to potentially acquire a controlling stake within 12 months. timesng.com · www.radiogol.com.ar
[● 3 SOURCES] Eduardo Saverin and Elaine Saverin are part of the investment group. timesng.com · www.insider.gr · www.radiogol.com.ar
[● 3 SOURCES] FSG will retain majority ownership and operational control of the club. timesng.com · www.insider.gr · www.radiogol.com.ar
[DISPUTED] The deal values Liverpool FC at between £5 billion and £7 billion. timesng.com · www.insider.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Amit Bhatia will become Liverpool’s vice-chairman. timesng.com · www.insider.gr · www.radiogol.com.ar