Bezos and Saverin reportedly seek 30% stake in Liverpool FC at £1.35bn valuation
The proposed transaction, valued at approximately $1.8 billion, would mark the billionaire’s first investment in a sports team, joining a growing roster of US investors in UK football.
Jeff Bezos, alongside Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, is reportedly attempting to acquire at least a 30% stake in Liverpool Football Club, according to a report by The Guardian published by TechCrunch on 10 August 2026. The proposed deal values the English soccer club at £1.35 billion, or approximately $1.8 billion. If the transaction is completed, it will mark Bezos’ first investment in a sports team, although he had previously been linked to potential stakes in US football franchises.
The valuation suggests a significant discount compared to Forbes’ estimate of Liverpool’s total worth at approximately $6 billion. This discrepancy may reflect the specific share class being offered or the negotiated terms of the minority stake. Liverpool remains one of the most valuable sports brands globally, holding a level of recognition in the UK comparable to the Dallas Cowboys in the United States.
Bezos’ interest aligns with a sustained influx of American capital into the English Premier League. Sky Sports reported earlier in 2026 that 13 of the 20 Premier League clubs had American shareholders. This trend has been driven by the relative accessibility of UK football assets compared to major US leagues like the NFL and MLB, which are often closed to new buyers or carry prohibitive entry costs.
Other prominent American investors in the Premier League include Todd Boehly and Mark Walters, who own Chelsea; Woody Johnson, who owns Crystal Palace; Dan Friedkin, who holds a stake in Everton; and Bill Foley, who leads a group including Michael B. Jordan at Bournemouth. The movement has also attracted high-profile celebrities, with Tom Brady, Will Ferrell, Russell Westbrook, and Michael Phelps holding minority stakes in various clubs.
Cultural factors, including the popularity of television series such as Ted Lasso and Welcome to Wrexham, have further fuelled interest in English football among US audiences and investors. Bezos, whose net worth is estimated at $280 billion, has recently expanded his presence in the UK through his marriage to Lauren Sanchez and the establishment of Prometheus, an AI company reportedly seeking a lease in London’s King’s Cross AI hub. Amazon has previously streamed European soccer leagues, suggesting potential strategic synergies with a major club investment.
