Liverpool sell 30% stake to Bezos-led consortium

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos joins Liverpool's ownership in a landmark £1.4bn deal.

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What happened. Fenway Sports Group agreed to sell a 30% stake in Liverpool to 1892 Holdings, a consortium led by Amit Bhatia with investment from Jeff Bezos, in a deal worth £1.4bn.

• Bezos won't have a board seat but will be represented by Bryan Baum.
• Bhatia has been named vice-chairman of Liverpool.
• The consortium is named 1892 Holdings.

“Fenway Sports Group (FSG), a global sports, media, entertainment, and real estate company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of a minority equity stake in Liverpool F.C. to 1892 Holdings.”

— Liverpool club statement

The deal marks a significant ownership change for Liverpool, with Bezos becoming a co-owner.

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