Jeff Bezos is on the verge of a historic deal: a consortium of investors is vying for a 30% stake in Liverpool.
Amazon shares are trading near all-time highs, and company founder Jeff Bezos appears to be preparing to acquire a significant stake in one of England's most decorated football clubs. The deal involves purchasing roughly a third of Liverpool FC's shares, with the club valued at $6 billion.
A consortium of billionaires: the deal structure
According to my information, the deal could be announced as early as this week. It involves a consortium of investors led by Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal. Bhatia previously held a stake in Queens Park Rangers, which plays in the Championship.
A key feature of this deal is the participation of Jeff Bezos, whose net worth is estimated at over $280 billion. The consortium also includes Eduardo Saverin, the 44-year-old co-founder of Facebook, whose wealth exceeds $32 billion. Saverin previously took part in an unsuccessful bid to acquire London's Chelsea FC at auction in 2022. Interestingly, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), which owns the club, has already confirmed the consortium's interest in strategic investment in a minority stake.
Financial dynamics and valuation
FSG acquired Liverpool in 2010 for £300 million. Since then, the club has shown steady growth: in 2023, when Dynasty Equity bought a small stake, the club was valued at $4.5 billion. The current valuation of $6 billion caps off 16 years of profitable operations and shows how football assets are becoming an independent investment class.
It is worth noting that Liverpool is going through a transitional period: the club parted ways with coach Arne Slot and lost winger Mo Salah. After winning the title in the 2024-2025 season, the team dropped to fifth place the following season, making the arrival of new investors especially timely.
Amazon shares: context
On Friday, Amazon shares closed at $274.48, up 0.82% for the day. Over the year, the stock has risen 24.2%, and since the start of January, 18.65%. The company's market capitalization exceeded $3 trillion for the first time on August 3, but that record lasted only a day. Amazon is now worth approximately $2.96 trillion, with a 52-week high of $287.2.
The rally was driven by the cloud division Amazon Web Services. Analysts have raised target prices, with the most optimistic estimate reaching $400. Bezos this month completed a planned sale of Amazon shares worth $4 billion—the filing was submitted eight months ago, so it was a scheduled transaction rather than a speculative one.
My take: This is a landmark event not only for sports but for the market as a whole. Major tech investors are diversifying their portfolios with sports assets, viewing them as defensive and long-term investments. The question remains open: will Liverpool's new partners stay passive observers or begin a fight for full control. In the coming days, we will find out the answer.