Fenway Sports Group (FSG) have reached an agreement to sell a 30 per cent stake in Liverpool to an investment group featuring Indian-origin businessman Amit Bhatia, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin.
The deal, reported by The Guardian to be worth around 1.65 billion pounds, puts Liverpool’s overall valuation at approximately 5.5 billion pounds. Bhatia, who played a key role in negotiating the transaction with FSG, is set to take up the position of vice-chairman on Liverpool’s expanded board.
The investment vehicle, named 1892 Holdings in honour of the year Liverpool were founded, has attracted financial backing from several high-profile investors. The consortium includes the Mittal Family Trust, K5 Sportswhere Bezos is the principal investor, and EE Capital, the family office of Elaine and Eduardo Saverin.
Elaine Saverin and Bryan Baum, co-founder and managing partner of K5 Global, are also expected to join the Liverpool board. Bezos, however, will remain a passive investor and is not expected to have a position on the board.
The agreement will not change the ownership structure at the top of the club. FSG will continue to hold the majority stake and remain responsible for Liverpool’s operations.
The transaction still requires regulatory clearance, a process that could take as long as three months.
There will also be no immediate impact on Liverpool’s footballing operations. The club’s summer transfer plans and budget will remain unchanged, while the existing leadership structure and day-to-day running of the club will continue as before.
FSG have also made it clear that the investment should not be viewed as a precursor to their departure from Liverpool. There is no obligation for the American ownership group to sell further shares to 1892 Holdings, although the consortium will have the option to increase its stake should FSG choose to sell additional shares at a later stage.
According to FSG, one of the major attractions of the deal was the make-up of the consortium and the opportunities it could create in areas such as international business, technology and investment. The ownership group sees particular potential for growth in India and across Asia.
FSG president Mike Gordon highlighted the long-term thinking behind the agreement.
“Liverpool has always been built by thinking beyond one season and making decisions with the club’s long-term interests in mind.”
He added: “As we considered this opportunity, it became clear that Amit and the consortium shared our long-term philosophy and appreciation for what makes Liverpool special.”
Bhatia also expressed his confidence in the partnership, saying the group was “incredibly proud” to invest in Liverpool alongside FSG.
“We are making this investment because we believe deeply in Liverpool and its leadership, and we look forward to supporting the club’s continued success for years to come.”
The agreement comes as Liverpool continue to post strong financial numbers. The club recorded its highest-ever annual revenue of £703 million for the financial year ending May 2025.
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