Liverpool announces minority stake sale to consortium including Bezos

Liverpool Football Club has announced the sale of a minority stake, amounting to £1.65 billion for 30% of the club, to a consortium that includes Jeff Bezos. The consortium, led by Amit Bhatia and involving the Mittal Family Trusts, will partner with Fenway Sports Group (FSG) to support long-term growth ambitions. FSG retains majority ownership and operational control of the club. The deal allows options for the consortium to potentially acquire a larger stake valued at £8 billion in the next year. Bhatia expressed pride in the investment and confidence in Liverpool’s leadership.

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