Jeff Bezos consortium could be majority Liverpool shareholder within a year

A consortium led by Amit Bhatia and including Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has acquired a 38% stake in Liverpool Football Club, reportedly paying over £2 billion. This deal gives Bezos' group, 1892 Holdings, first refusal to become the majority shareholder if the current owner, Fenway Sports Group, decides to sell within the next year. This development could have significant implications for the club's future, potentially attracting new investors and influencing its management and operations.

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A potential new investor, Jeff Bezos consortium, could become the majority shareholder of Liverpool, which could lead to increased investment and growth. This could have a positive impact on the club's value and the UK sports market.

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• Liverpool owners close to £1.35bn sale of 30% stake to consortium including Jeff Bezos The Guardian · 2026-08-10

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