Key facts
- Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly in talks to acquire a stake in Liverpool Football Club.
- The investment consortium is reportedly led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia.
- Bezos, along with Eduardo Saverin, is looking to buy at least a 30% stake in the club.
- The potential valuation for Liverpool FC is around £1.35 billion ($1.8 billion).
- Current owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) have confirmed discussions with the investment group.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire at least a 30% stake in Liverpool Football Club for approximately £1.35 billion ($1.8 billion). The consortium, which also includes Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, is being led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia. Current owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) have confirmed discussions with the investment group, and a deal could be announced this week. Liverpool FC is valued at around $6 billion, with 13 out of 20 Premier League clubs having American shareholders. Bezos' net worth is estimated at $280 billion. Owning a stake in a U.K. soccer team has become a trend among American billionaires and celebrities, partly due to the increasing popularity of soccer in the U.S. and the relative accessibility of Premier League teams compared to U.S. sports franchises. Bezos' interest aligns with growing trends in celebrity ownership and his own expanding interests in the U.K., including his AI company Prometheus reportedly looking to lease space in London's AI hub.