Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder close in on major Liverpool investment
Billionaire-backed consortium is in advanced talks to buy a stake of around one-third in Liverpool.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin are reportedly close to investing a significant sum in Liverpool Football Club. The two billionaires are part of a consortium led by businessman Amit Bhatia, seeking to acquire a minority shareholding, approximately a third, in the Premier League club. This potential investment would give Bezos, Saverin, and Bhatia influential positions within Liverpool's ownership structure, while Fenway Sports Group (FSG) would retain control.
The proposed transaction is valued at around $6 billion, highlighting the substantial financial growth achieved by Liverpool under FSG's ownership since their £300 million takeover in 2010. With Amazon's founder estimated to be worth over $280 billion and Saverin with more than $30 billion, their combined wealth underscores the financial strength of the consortium.
This move into elite football represents a significant shift for both Bezos and Saverin, both of whom have deep pockets and significant global influence. Despite Bezos' lack of prior involvement in football investment, this potential acquisition would mark a major step into the world of sports.
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