Fenway Sports Group is closing in on an agreement to sell a minority stake in Liverpool Football Club to a high-profile investment syndicate that includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin.
The transaction, which values the club at approximately £4.4 billion, would see the consortium acquire roughly one-third of the business.
An official announcement regarding the deal could arrive as early as this week, though sources close to negotiations indicate it could be next week.
The investment syndicate is being led by Amit Bhatia, the former chairman of Queens Park Rangers and son-in-law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal.
In a formal statement addressing the ongoing negotiations, FSG confirmed the discussions:
“An investment consortium led, managed, and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club.”
FSG originally purchased Liverpool in 2010 for £300 million from Tom Hicks and George Gillette.
While John W. Henry’s Boston-based group will retain majority control and operational oversight at Anfield, the arrival of new capital from some of the world’s most prominent figures in business and technology provides significant financial backing for the club’s long-term commercial strategy.
However, Liverpool fans are cautious and sceptical about the news, with calls for guarantees of protection of the club’s legacy and investment in the transfer budget.
