A consortium led by Amit Bhatia, including Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin, is nearing an agreement to acquire a minority stake in Liverpool FC from Fenway Sports Group.

A consortium led by businessman Amit Bhatia is nearing a deal to acquire a minority stake in Liverpool Football Club, according to reports. The group, which includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, is reportedly in advanced talks with the club's controlling shareholder, Fenway Sports Group (FSG). An announcement regarding the transaction could be made as early as this week, though some sources suggest the timeline could extend into next week.

Terms and Valuation of the Deal

The proposed transaction involves the acquisition of roughly one-third of the club, with reports indicating the stake could exceed 30%. The deal is expected to value Liverpool at approximately $5.9 billion to $6 billion, with the minority stake valued at around $1.8 billion. FSG, which has owned the club since 2010, would retain overall control of Liverpool despite the influx of new minority investors.

Consortium Background and FSG Ownership

The investment group is led by Amit Bhatia, a former shareholder of Queens Park Rangers and the son-in-law of steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal. FSG previously confirmed in July that Bhatia’s consortium had approached the group regarding a strategic minority investment. FSG originally purchased Liverpool in 2010 for approximately $402 million and later secured a minority investment from Dynasty Equity in 2023. If finalized, the deal would add Bezos and Saverin to the club's ownership structure.