FSG sells minority stake in Liverpool to consortium including Jeff Bezos
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 4:14 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Fenway Sports Group (FSG) has agreed to sell approximately one-third of Liverpool FC to a consortium that includes Jeff Bezos, announced on August 14, 2026. The group is led by Amit Bhatia, who will become vice-chairman post-approval, and also features billionaire investors like Eduardo Saverin. FSG stated that this deal, valuing the club around £6 billion, aligns with their long-term vision for the club's growth and success. While FSG retains majority ownership and control, the consortium aims to enhance Liverpool’s objectives both on and off the pitch in collaboration with current leadership.
- •FSG confirmed a definitive agreement for the minority stake sale.
- •Amit Bhatia leads the consortium and is set to become vice-chairman.
- •Bezos's investment marks his entry into sports ownership.
- •The deal values Liverpool FC at around £6 billion.
- 4:14 PMYahoo Sports — 'The consortium shared our long-term philosophy' - FSG president Gordon
""Liverpool has always been built by thinking beyond one season," Fenway Sports Group (FSG) president Mike Gordon has said after agreeing to sell around a third of the club to a consortium including billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. In a statement, FSG confirmed it had "entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of a minority equity stake in Liverpool FC to 1892 Holdings".
"Liverpool's owners have agreed to sell around a third of the club to a consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 4:14 PM'The consortium shared our long-term philosophy' - FSG president Gordon
"Liverpool has always been built by thinking beyond one season," Fenway Sports Group (FSG) president Mike Gordon has said after agreeing to sell around a third of the club to a consortium including billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. In a statement, FSG confirmed it had "entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of a minority equity stake in Liverpool FC to 1892 Holdings".
- Sky Sports—FSG sell minority stake in Liverpool to Bezos-backed consortium
Liverpool's owners have agreed to sell around a third of the club to a consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
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