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Amit Bhatia-led consortium acquires minority stake in Liverpool FC
Liverpool FC is one of the most famous football clubs in the world and plays in the English Premier League.
The people who own the club are called Fenway Sports Group, or FSG for short.
FSG decided to sell a small part of the club to some new investors.
The group of new investors is called 1892 Holdings, and it is led by a businessman named Amit Bhatia.
Some very famous and rich people are in the group, like Jeff Bezos, who started Amazon, and Eduardo Saverin, who helped start Facebook.
The old owners will still be in charge and will own most of the club.
The new money is meant to help the club grow and succeed in the future.
The owners said the new partners share their ideas about what makes Liverpool special.
Amit Bhatia said he is very proud to invest in Liverpool because he believes in the club and its leadership.
Liverpool FC has signed a 'definitive agreement' to sell a minority equity stake, reported as 30%, to 1892 Holdings, a consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia.
The investor group includes Jeff Bezos via K5 Sports, Eduardo Saverin via EE Capital, and the Mittal Family Trusts.
Existing owner Fenway Sports Group (FSG) will retain majority ownership and operational control of the club.
FSG president Mike Gordon said the consortium shares FSG's long-term philosophy and appreciation for what makes Liverpool special.
Boston-based FSG, which bought Liverpool in 2010 for £300 million, has overseen Premier League (2020) and Champions League (2019) title wins.
- Who
- 1892 Holdings, a consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia and backed by Jeff Bezos, Eduardo Saverin and the Mittal Family Trusts, buying from current owner Fenway Sports Group.
- What
- Sale of a minority equity stake, reported as 30%, in Liverpool FC under a 'definitive agreement' announced by FSG.
- Where
- Liverpool FC, a Premier League club based at Anfield; FSG is headquartered in Boston, US.
- When
- Announced on a Friday; the exact date is not specified in the articles.
- Why
- A strategic investment aimed at supporting the club's long-term growth ambitions with expertise from global business, technology and investment.
Key facts
- Club
- Liverpool FC (Premier League)
- Investor consortium
- 1892 Holdings
- Consortium leader
- Amit Bhatia (British-Indian businessman, son-in-law of Lakshmi Mittal)
- Notable investors
- Jeff Bezos (K5 Sports), Eduardo Saverin (EE Capital), Mittal Family Trusts
- Stake sold
- Minority stake, reported as 30%
- Majority owner
- Fenway Sports Group (FSG), retaining operational control
- FSG's Liverpool acquisition
- 2010, £300 million
- Bhatia's football background
- Co-owner/director of Queens Park Rangers for 18 seasons, until July 2026
Quotes
Liverpool FC representative
Official statement from Liverpool FC
“"We are incredibly proud to be investing in Liverpool Football Club and to be doing so alongside FSG. We have the utmost respect and admiration for FSG as owners and for everything they have achieved at Anfield."”
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“"The strategic investment supports Liverpool FC’s long‑term growth ambitions by bringing together experts from across global business, technology and investment."”
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Mike Gordon
President of Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool’s majority owner
“As we considered this opportunity, it became clear that Amit and the consortium shared our long‑term philosophy and appreciation for what makes Liverpool special. Their experience and perspective will complement the strong foundation already in place, and we look forward to working together.”
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Sources
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