- Consortium led by Amit Bhatia, backed by Jeff Bezos, buys 38% stake in Liverpool FC
- Deal values Liverpool between £5 billion and £6 billion, marking a significant investment
- Bhatia to become Liverpool's vice-chairman, joining the expanded club board soon
A consortium backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has acquired a sizeable stake in Liverpool, with the group buying around 38% of the Premier League club from Fenway Sports Group (FSG).
The investment was initially reported to be around one-third of the club. However, according to a report by The Athletic, the stake acquired by 1892 Holdings is closer to 38%.
The deal also gives the consortium an option to pursue a controlling stake in Liverpool over the next 12 months. However, there is no formal commitment to complete such a transaction.
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Who Is Behind The Liverpool Investment?
FSG confirmed that it had reached a “definitive agreement” with 1892 Holdings for what it described as a “strategic minority investment” in Liverpool.
The consortium takes its name from Liverpool's founding year and is led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia. Bezos and billionaire Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin are also part of the group.
As part of the transaction, Bhatia is set to become Liverpool's vice-chairman and join the club's expanded board, subject to approval of the regulatory.
Who Is Amit Bhatia?
Bhatia is the son-in-law of Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal. He has also been closely involved in English football, having served as a director and co-owner of Queens Park Rangers (QPR) for 18 years.
He gave up his stake in QPR last month, shortly before becoming involved in the consortium investing in Liverpool.
Liverpool Deal Valuation
The transaction is understood to value Liverpool at between £5 billion and £6 billion, underlining the scale of the investment in one of English football's biggest clubs.
While FSG remains in control following the sale of the minority stake, the consortium's option to potentially acquire a controlling interest over the next year could make the investment particularly significant for Liverpool's future ownership structure.
For now, however, the deal remains a minority investment, with any move towards control dependent on a separate decision in the months ahead.
Liverpool's Business Has Continued To Grow
The investment comes as Liverpool's commercial business continues to expand. The club reported record annual revenue of £703 million for the year ended May 2025, highlighting the scale of the business that the new investors are buying into.
The latest deal therefore comes against a backdrop of strong financial growth at Anfield.
Bezos' Role Is Expected To Be Largely Passive
Despite Jeff Bezos being the most high-profile name associated with the consortium, his involvement is not expected to extend to the day-to-day running of Liverpool.
Bezos will not take a seat on the club's board, with his interests represented through Bryan Baum, managing partner of K5 Global. Football finance experts have described his involvement as more of a financial investment than an operational role.
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No Immediate Impact On Liverpool's Transfer Plans
However, the arrival of new investors is also not expected to result in an immediate change to Liverpool's spending plans.
This means the investment should be viewed primarily as an ownership and long-term business development move rather than a direct source of additional funds for player recruitment.
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