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Fenway Sports Group has agreed to sell a 30% minority stake in Liverpool Football Club to a consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia in a deal valued at £1.65bn, according to official club statements and reports from the BBC and Sky Sports. The transaction values the Premier League club at £5.5bn and brings high-profile investors including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin into the ownership structure.
Consortium Structure and Leadership Changes
According to reporting from The Guardian, the investment group 1892 Holdings—named after the club’s founding year—was organized and led by Amit Bhatia, the former co-owner of Queens Park Rangers and son-in-law of Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal. Financial backing for the consortium comes from the Mittal Family Trust, the K5 Sports fund led by Jeff Bezos, and EE Capital, the family office of Elaine and Eduardo Saverin.
As part of the agreement, Amit Bhatia will join Liverpool’s board as the club’s new vice-chair. Elaine Saverin and Bryan Baum, co-founder and managing partner of K5 Global, will also take seats on the expanded board. According to The Guardian, Jeff Bezos participates as a passive investor and will not hold a board seat.
Impact on Club Operations and Finances
Fenway Sports Group retains majority ownership and full operational control of Liverpool, according to official club communications. The transaction does not alter the day-to-day running of the club, nor does it affect head coach Andoni Iraola’s transfer budget or strategy for the upcoming summer window, as reported by The Guardian. Because Premier League and UEFA financial regulations strictly tie club spending directly to turnover, the new partnership will not provide an immediate cash injection for player acquisitions.
FSG leadership—consisting of principal owner John W Henry, chair Tom Werner, and president Mike Gordon—spent nearly a year evaluating the proposal. According to club statements, the partnership aims to expand Liverpool’s commercial reach into global markets, specifically targeting technology and business opportunities in India and Asia. Liverpool’s annual revenue reached a record £703m in the year ending May 2025.
Regulatory Approval and Future Options
The transaction remains subject to standard regulatory approval, a process that could take up to 90 days according to financial disclosures reported by The Guardian. FSG has confirmed that the minority sale is not part of a phased exit strategy. The American ownership group acquired Liverpool in 2010 for £300m following the tenure of Tom Hicks and George Gillett. While the current agreement does not obligate FSG to sell additional shares, it grants 1892 Holdings options to increase its stake if the majority owners decide to sell further equity in the future.
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