FSG sells 30% stake to Bezos consortium
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The gist
FSG sold 30% of Liverpool to a Bezos-led consortium for £1.65bn.
The deal values Liverpool at £5.5bn, with no change in control or transfer budget.
Background
Fenway Sports Group (FSG), which has owned Liverpool since 2010, agreed to sell a 30% stake to a consortium led by Amit Bhatia, including Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin. The deal, announced on August 14, 2026, values the club at around £5.5bn, a significant increase from the £300m FSG paid in 2010. FSG retains operational control and majority ownership, and the investment is subject to regulatory approval.
How it unfolded
- Aug 10, 2026Reports emerge that FSG is close to selling a 30% stake to a consortium including Jeff Bezos, led by Amit Bhatia.
- Aug 12, 2026Negotiations continue; the deal is reported to value Liverpool at around £4.5bn.
- Aug 14, 2026FSG confirms a 'definitive agreement' to sell a 30% stake to 1892 Holdings for £1.65bn, with Bezos as part of the consortium.
Who’s saying what
- FSG
- FSG says the deal supports Liverpool's long-term growth ambitions by bringing together experts from global business, technology, and investment.
- Analysts
- Football finance expert Kieran Maguire calls it 'a great deal for FSG', noting the club's value has increased fivefold since 2010.
- Caution
- Some analysts note the deal may not directly impact the club's finances, and it remains unclear how much influence the consortium will exert.
Still unverified
The exact valuation of the club is reported between £5bn and £6bn, but not officially confirmed. Also, the extent of Bezos's personal involvement and future plans are not fully disclosed.