Off the PitchSky SportsUnverified source· 14 Aug 2026
Bezos-backed consortium buys minority stake in Liverpool
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos enters sports ownership for the first time with a stake in Liverpool.
Liverpool
team
Who
Consortium led by Amit Bhatia, including Jeff Bezos
What
Agreed to buy around a third of Liverpool
Where
Liverpool FC
Valuation
Around £6bn ($6-7bn)
What happened. Fenway Sports Group has agreed to sell a minority stake in Liverpool to a consortium led by Amit Bhatia, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, valuing the club at around £6bn.
- FSG retains majority ownership and operational control.
- Bezos will not join the board; Bhatia will be vice-chair.
- Deal is Bezos's first foray into sports ownership.
“Liverpool has always been built by thinking beyond one season and making decisions with the club's long-term interests in mind.”
— Mike Gordon, FSG president
The investment aims to enhance Liverpool's objectives on and off the pitch, with consortium partners working with FSG.
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