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
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.
- •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.
- 4:51 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool investment finalities become clearer after Jeff Bezos consortium agrees blockbuster deal
"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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