Amazon’s Jeff Bezos nears deal to buy stake in Liverpool FC

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire a substantial minority stake in English Premier League club Liverpool as part of an investment consortium led by businessman Amit Bhatia, according to Reuters. The proposed transaction could give Bezos roughly one-third of the consortium’s position while valuing Liverpool at approximately $5.9 billion. The group also includes Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin and is negotiating with Fenway Sports Group, the club’s current owner.

FSG has owned Liverpool since 2010 and is expected to retain overall control under the proposed arrangement, meaning the deal would represent an investment rather than a takeover. Bhatia, who is leading the consortium, is a former chairman and shareholder of Queens Park Rangers and is the son-in-law of Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal. Saverin, a Brazilian-born billionaire and Facebook co-founder, would bring another major technology-industry name to the proposed investment group.

For Bezos, the potential transaction would expand his interests in global sports and entertainment beyond his existing businesses. The billionaire founded Amazon, serves as its executive chairman, owns The Washington Post and founded aerospace company Blue Origin. A stake in Liverpool would also give Bezos exposure to one of the world’s most valuable and internationally recognized soccer brands. The proposed investment comes as international capital continues to flow into English football, where Premier League clubs have attracted wealthy investors because of their global audiences and commercial potential.

Liverpool itself is entering a period of transition following a difficult campaign. The club finished fifth in the Premier League last season despite reportedly spending around $602 million on players. Liverpool subsequently parted ways with manager Arne Slot and appointed former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola. The club has also experienced changes at the executive and player levels, including the departure of Mohamed Salah and the resignation of former Liverpool executive Michael Edwards.

FSG has previously demonstrated that it is willing to bring outside investors into the club while maintaining control. In 2023, Dynasty Equity acquired a minority stake in Liverpool, providing FSG with additional capital without changing the club’s ownership structure. The potential Bezos-backed investment would follow a similar model, giving new investors an economic interest while leaving strategic control with FSG. Bezos also has an established connection to sports through Amazon’s growing broadcasting business. Amazon has streamed Premier League matches in the United Kingdom and holds rights to other major sporting events, including NFL games in the United States.

A personal investment in Liverpool would therefore bring together several of Bezos’ major interests—technology, media, entertainment and global sports—without making Amazon itself an owner of the club. The proposed transaction could further demonstrate how elite sports franchises are becoming increasingly attractive assets for global billionaires and investment groups. However, the discussions remain ongoing, and the final ownership structure and financial terms could still change before any agreement is completed. Reuters reported that the consortium is closing in on a deal, but the transaction has not yet been finalized.