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Consortium led by Jeff Bezos agrees to buy stake in Liverpool

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 4:51 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Consortium led by Jeff Bezos agrees to buy stake in Liverpool
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A consortium including Jeff Bezos has reached an agreement to acquire nearly 40% ownership of Liverpool. The deal, struck with current owners Fenway Sports Group, values the club between $5 billion and $6 billion. The investment, which amounts to around £2 billion, allows 1892 Holdings the option to take a majority stake within the next year. Amit Bhatia, head of the consortium, will become Liverpool's new vice-chairman after regulatory clearance is completed. Bhatia expressed pride in joining an established club with strong leadership.

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  • •1892 Holdings to acquire nearly 40% of Liverpool.
  • •Deal values Liverpool between $5 billion and $6 billion.
  • •Investment from Bezos and others amounts to around £2 billion.
  • •Amit Bhatia to become vice-chairman after regulatory clearance.
  • •Bhatia emphasizes admiration for current owners Fenway Sports Group.
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  • 4:51 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool investment finalities become clearer after Jeff Bezos consortium agrees blockbuster deal
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Reports have now emerged suggesting that Liverpool's owners have agreed to sell a larger equity stake in the club to the 1892 Holdings consortium that initially thought

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