Bezos-led consortium acquires strategic minority stake in Liverpool FC
Amit Bhatia set to join board as vice-chairman, with option for controlling interest in 12 months
Fenway Sports Group (FSG) has confirmed the sale of a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club to 1892 Holdings, a consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia. The transaction involves the purchase of approximately 38% of the club, a figure corrected from initial reports suggesting a third of the equity was transferred.
The deal values the Merseyside institution between £5 billion and £6 billion. 1892 Holdings, named after the year the club was founded, includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin as key investors alongside Bhatia.
In a statement released on Friday, FSG confirmed it had entered into a definitive agreement for the sale. The move marks a significant shift in the ownership structure of one of the world’s most valuable sporting assets, transitioning from a sole-owner model to a shared strategic partnership.
Bhatia, the son-in-law of Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, is set to become Liverpool’s vice-chairman and join an expanded board, pending regulatory approval. His appointment follows his departure from Queens Park Rangers, where he served as a director and co-owner for 18 years before relinquishing his stake last month.
The agreement includes an option for the consortium to acquire a controlling stake within the next 12 months. However, FSG has clarified that this provision does not constitute a formal commitment, leaving the future governance of the club contingent on subsequent negotiations and regulatory outcomes.
