Liverpool confirm £1.65bn sale of 30% stake to Bezos-backed group
FSG has sealed the sale of a third of Liverpool to a consortium including Jeff Bezos, valuing the club above £5bn.
Liverpool's owner, Fenway Sports Group, has confirmed the sale of a 30% stake in the club to a consortium that includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, according to ESPN and the BBC.
The Guardian reports the deal values Liverpool as a whole at £5.5bn, with the transaction itself worth £1.65bn for the minority stake now held by the new investors.
Amit Bhatia, one of the consortium's members alongside Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, will become the club's new vice-chairman, the Guardian added.
FSG retains overall control of Liverpool despite the sale, with BBC Sport noting the deal values the Reds at more than £5bn.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much did Jeff Bezos's group pay for the Liverpool stake?
- The consortium including Jeff Bezos paid £1.65bn for a 30% stake in Liverpool. The deal values the club as a whole at £5.5bn.
- Who is Amit Bhatia at Liverpool?
- Amit Bhatia is one of the consortium's members alongside Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin. He will become the club's new vice-chairman.
- Does FSG still control Liverpool after the sale?
- Yes, FSG retains overall control of Liverpool despite selling the 30% stake. BBC Sport notes the deal values the Reds at more than £5bn.
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