Bezos-Linked Consortium Takes Minority Stake in Liverpool FC
Fenway Sports Group has agreed to sell roughly one-third of Liverpool Football Club to 1892 Holdings, a consortium whose investors include Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The minority transaction is valued at approximately $7.1 billion, according to people familiar with the agreement. The deal marks Bezos’ first investment in a sports property.
The consortium is managed by businessman Amit Bhatia, a former co-owner of Queens Park Rangers. Bhatia is expected to become Liverpool’s vice chairman and join an expanded club board. Bryan Baum of K5 Sports and Elaine Saverin will also receive board seats, while Bezos will not. The investor group also includes EE Capital, the family office of Elaine and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin.
K5 Global is contributing more than $1 billion, the largest individual portion of the investment. Bezos is the lead investor in the K5 fund. The agreement also reportedly gives the consortium an option to acquire a majority stake in Liverpool within 12 months at a valuation of about $8 billion.
FSG said the new shareholders would support Liverpool’s long-term plans by adding expertise in business, technology and investment. FSG President Mike Gordon said the consortium shared the ownership group’s long-term approach and understanding of the club’s identity. The consortium declined to comment on the transaction.
The deal comes as Liverpool remains one of world soccer’s most valuable clubs. CNBC valued it at $6 billion in May 2026, ranking it fourth globally. The club competes in England’s Premier League and has won 20 league championships, including its latest title in 2025.
The investment introduces prominent technology and finance figures into Liverpool’s ownership structure while leaving FSG in control for now. However, the majority-purchase option could lead to a further shift in ownership within a year if the consortium chooses to exercise it under the reported transaction terms.