Liverpool FC’s owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), agree to sell a minority stake in the club to 1892 Holdings, a consortium that includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Multiple outlets report the consortium takes close to 40% of Liverpool, with figures described as “nearly 40%” or “around a third.” The transactions are presented as a minority investment rather than an immediate takeover.
Context across reports is that 1892 Holdings is led and managed by Amit Bhatia. Several sources also say the consortium holds an option that would allow it to buy a controlling stake in Liverpool within roughly the next 12 months, though this is not described as a firm commitment. One outlet notes earlier reporting had suggested the initial share sale might involve fewer shares, but that the deal ultimately reflects a larger minority position.
Outlets broadly converge on who is involved—FSG and 1892 Holdings—and the approximate size of the stake, while differing mainly in phrasing about whether it is “nearly 40%” versus “around a third” and in the emphasis placed on the stated option to pursue control later.
