Bezos consortium reaches 'definitive agreement' to buy stake in Liverpool FC
Jeff Bezos, the world's fourth-wealthiest person, has reached a definitive agreement alongside Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin to buy a minority stake in English football giant Liverpool FC. The deal forms part of the club's existing American owners' strategy to broaden its investor base.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has announced a definitive agreement, alongside Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, to acquire a minority stake in English Premier League giant Liverpool FC, a deal that pushes the club's valuation to a new high.
Liverpool has been majority-owned by American group Fenway Sports Group since 2010. The addition of Bezos and Saverin is seen as part of the club's strategy to widen its investor base and accelerate its global commercial growth.
Financial details of the deal have not yet been disclosed publicly. Club management said the new investors would support Liverpool's long-term sporting and commercial ambitions.
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