Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBezos is part of a consortium that is set to acquire a stake in Liverpool (Reuters)Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly part of an investment consortium that is nearing a deal to purchase a minority stake of roughly one-third in Premier League football club Liverpool. According to Sky News, the syndicate is being led by British-Indian millionaire Amit Bhatia, the former co-owner of Queens Park Rangers, and also includes Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin. Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group confirmed last month that they had been approached regarding a strategic minority investment, with an official announcement expected in the coming days. Liverpool Football Club is currently valued at around £4.5 billion, representing a substantial increase since Fenway Sports Group acquired the team for approximately £300 million in 2010. Bezos, who is the world’s fourth-richest man with an estimated fortune of $257 billion, previously explored buying American NFL franchises before joining this consortium. In fullJeff Bezos consortium ‘nears deal’ to buy significant Liverpool stakeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder set to acquire stake in Liverpool
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBezos is part of a consortium that is set to acquire a stake in Liverpool (Reuters)Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly part of an investment consortium that is nearing a deal to purchase a minority stake of roughly one-third in Premier League football club Liverpool. According to Sky News, the syndicate is being led by British-Indian millionaire Amit Bhatia, the former co-owner of Queens Park Rangers, and also includes Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin. Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group confirmed last month that they had been approached regarding a strategic minority investment, with an official announcement expected in the coming days. Liverpool Football Club is currently valued at around £4.5 billion, representing a substantial increase since Fenway Sports Group acquired the team for approximately £300 million in 2010. Bezos, who is the world’s fourth-richest man with an estimated fortune of $257 billion, previously explored buying American NFL franchises before joining this consortium. In fullJeff Bezos consortium ‘nears deal’ to buy significant Liverpool stakeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
