Liverpool will expand its shareholder structure with the arrival of a group of new investors led by 1892 Holdings, a consortium led and managed by Amit Bhatia, former owner of Queens Park Rangers. The agreement contemplates the sale of a minority ownership interest in the club by Fenway Sports Group (FSG), although the transaction is still subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions to complete the closing.
Among the names that will become part of the property is Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, through K5 Sports, a K5 Global fund in which the businessman appears as the main investor.
The new structure will also include the Mittal family trusts and EE Capital, the family office of Elaine and Eduardo Saverin, a Brazilian businessman and one of the co-founders of Facebook.
The move represents a new addition of private capital to the ownership of the English team, which had already opened its shareholding to other investors in recent years.
FSG reinforces the club structure with new members
Mike Gordon, president of Fenway Sports Group, highlighted the interest that Liverpool continues to generate among international businessmen and investors and pointed out that the organization's strategy maintains a long-term perspective.
"Liverpool has always been built by thinking beyond a single season and making decisions with the long-term interests of the club in mind. That approach continues to attract the interest of prestigious investors and business leaders around the world," said Gordon.
The club hopes that the arrival of the new members will allow them to add experience and different perspectives to the structure that already exists. The addition of these investors comes as FSG maintains control of Liverpool and expands the ownership stakeholder base.
Bhatia also touched on the deal and explained the reasons behind the investment.
"Being welcomed as a member of a club of this magnitude is a huge privilege. We made this investment because we firmly believe in Liverpool and its board, and we look forward to supporting the club's continued success over the coming years," he said.
The operation adds to a process that began previously with the entry of other capital.
In September 2023, FSG sold a minority stake to Dynasty Equity, an American private investment firm. That agreement was then valued between 80 million pounds (115 million euros) and about 160 million pounds (185 million).
A previous investment destined for Liverpool projects
As Liverpool itself explained, the capital contributed by Dynasty Equity had different destinations within the organization. Part of these resources was used to pay off the bank debt acquired during the pandemic.
The investment also financed work related to the new Anfield stand, the new training center and the purchase of the land corresponding to the former Melwood sports city.
Now, the entry of 1892 Holdings and new investors linked to the consortium once again changes the club's shareholder composition. Among them is Bezos, whose participation comes through K5 Sports, along with the Mittal family trusts and EE Capital.
The deal announced by Liverpool will still need to pass the relevant regulatory approvals before being completed. FSG, meanwhile, presented the deal as an addition of new partners who will bring additional experience and perspectives to the club's existing structure.
