Bezos approached for Liverpool FC minority stake amid FSG strategic review
Fenway Sports Group confirms interest in strategic investment as club records £700m revenue and undergoes executive restructuring.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has reportedly been approached to join a consortium led by Amit Bhatia, which is exploring a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club. The development follows confirmation from owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) that Bhatia’s group is seeking to acquire a reported 30% stake in the Premier League institution.
Sources close to Bhatia declined to comment on whether Bezos had been formally approached, stating only that the consortium had held discussions with a number of potential investors. FSG also declined to comment on the specific reports regarding the American billionaire’s involvement. Bezos, the world’s fourth-richest person with an estimated net worth of $256.9bn (£192.1bn), has previously explored investments in American football franchises but has not yet entered the sport.
The prospect of new capital arrives as Liverpool reported record revenues exceeding £700m in February, positioning it as the highest-placed Premier League club in the Deloitte Football Money League. According to the Financial Times, a deal with the Bhatia consortium could value the club at approximately £4.5bn. This financial strength contrasts with previous minority sales, such as the 2023 transaction with Dynasty Equity, which was primarily utilised to pay down debt and fund infrastructure projects.
The investment interest coincides with significant structural changes at the club. Michael Edwards has departed as FSG’s chief executive of football, a move linked to the ownership group’s decision to move away from investing in other football clubs. Additionally, sporting director Richard Hughes has been strongly linked with a move to Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, while Andoni Iraola has been appointed as the new head coach.
For supporters, the potential entry of new investors raises questions regarding long-term governance and motive. Neil Atkinson, CEO of The Anfield Wrap, noted that questions must be asked regarding the value proposition for wealthy individuals entering the sport. The situation suggests a potential strategic shift for FSG, which has overseen sustained success since acquiring the club in 2010, as it considers an eventual exit from Anfield.
