Liverpool fans seek clarity on Bezos bid to buy stake

Liverpool supporters are demanding answers regarding a potential stake sale involving Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, following reports that a consortium including the billionaire is close to finalizing a deal. The group, led by Amit Bhatia, son-in-law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, also includes Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin. Liverpool's owners, Fenway Sports Group, confirmed the approach in July, stating they would make an announcement soon.

Bezos, one of the world's wealthiest individuals with a fortune estimated at over $280 billion, has previously considered buying the NFL's Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders, but opted not to proceed. Spirit of Shankly, a Liverpool fan group, has written to the club seeking more information and a meeting to discuss the potential impact. They emphasized that the interests of the club and its supporters must come first.

The fan group expressed concern over the implications of a significant minority stake sale, citing examples from other clubs where such moves led to changes in management and operations that some fans disapproved of. Liverpool won the Premier League title in the 2024/25 season under Arne Slot, but he was dismissed in May, with Andoni Iraola now in charge.