Amazon founder Bezos nears deal to buy stake in Liverpool Football Club
The proposed investment would value Liverpool at $6 billion and bring three wealthy investors into Fenway Sports Group’s ownership structure, Sky News reported.
- On Monday, Sky News reported that a consortium led by Amit Bhatia is nearing a deal to acquire a 30% stake in Liverpool Football Club, with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos as a key member.
- Fenway Sports Group confirmed last month that it received an approach from the syndicate, led by Bhatia, a former boardroom player at Queens Park Rangers .
- Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin also joined the consortium, which values the club at $6B, making it one of the largest investments in football history.
- Since taking control 16 years ago, FSG has secured two Premier League titles and the Champions League while upgrading the historic Anfield stadium and training facilities.
- Sky News reported FSG plans to make an announcement in "coming days," though the process could extend into next week, marking a potential turning point for the club.
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and billionaire friends join bid to buy one-third of Liverpool FC
See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is spreading some of his wealth, joining a consortium that will purchase roughly one-third of English Premier League club Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group. Leading the bid alongside Bezos is Amit Bhatia, son-in-law of steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal and […]
Jeff Bezos could become a Liverpool owner as part of a £1.35 billion deal. The consortium would buy 30 percent of the club.
Jeff Bezos nears deal to buy huge stake in Liverpool FC
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly part of a consortium that is nearing a deal to buy a roughly one-third stake in Liverpool Football Club. According to Sky News, Liverpool’s controlling shareholder, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), is preparing to make an announcement about a transaction in the coming days. Bezos is reportedly involved in the […]
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and a consortium that includes several other billionaires are reportedly close to an agreement to buy a one-third stake in the famous club.
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