Amazon founder Bezos nears deal for stake in Liverpool: Reports
A consortium including Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire a minority stake in Liverpool Football Club. The deal, led by Amit Bhatia, could value the club at approximately £4.4 billion.
Why it matters
The entry of high-profile tech billionaires into top-tier football reflects the increasing commercialization and valuation of global sports franchises.
A consortium of investors, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is reportedly close to agreeing a deal to acquire a stake of about one-third in Premier League giants Liverpool, according to multiple media reports on Monday.
The investor group also includes Eduardo Saverin, the Facebook co-founder, the reports said.
Sky News reported that the consortium is being led by Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal and a former shareholder in English Championship (second-tier) club Queens Park Rangers, and that Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group could announce a deal as early as this week.
"An investment consortium led, managed and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club," an FSG spokesperson said last month.
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