Fenway Sports Group has completed the sale of one third of Liverpool’s shares. The deal, which values the English club at between £5 billion and £6 billion, will bring in the investment group 1892 Holdings. This alliance is led by Amit Bhatia and has the backing of major figures such as Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, and Eduardo Saverin, co-founder of Facebook.
Following regulatory approval, Bhatia will assume the club’s vice-chairmanship and join the board of directors, having recently completed a 18-year spell as executive and co-owner of Queens Park Rangers. Meanwhile, Bezos’ arrival marks his first foray into the world of sport through the firm K5 Sports. Although the American magnate will not hold a direct position on the board, the consortium’s representation on it will be completed with the addition of Bryan Baum and Elaine Saverin.
From the Anfield hierarchy, they have clarified that this capital injection will not translate into an additional or separate budget for the transfer market. FSG will retain operational control and the majority shareholding, justifying the deal on the basis of the strategic value these new partners bring to expanding the club’s brand internationally, with a particular focus on the Asian market and technological development.
The deal confirms a historic revaluation for the entity. FSG acquired Liverpool in 2010 for £300 million when the club was on the brink of bankruptcy and, after a total investment of around £518 million, the sale of this 30% stake will bring in more than £1.5 billion. This financial growth is rooted in the redevelopment of Anfield, the creation of new sports facilities, and a period of major success on the pitch, driven by record revenues of £703 million in the 2024-25 financial year.