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Amit Bhatia to acquire Liverpool FC stake
The strategic investment supports Liverpool F.C.’s long-term growth ambitions by bringing together experts from across global business, technology, and investment.
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Staff Reporter - Sun, 16, Aug 2026
- 02:52 EDT
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AMIT BHATIA / AMIT BHATIA VIA TWITTER
A consortium led and managed by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia has reached a definitive agreement to acquire a strategic minority equity stake in Premier League club Liverpool F.C., one of the world’s most historic and famous football clubs.
The deal is understood to be worth £1.65bn, valuing Liverpool at £5.5bn, and will see 46-year-old Bhatia become the club’s new vice-chair on an expanded board.
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Fenway Sports Group (FSG), Liverpool's majority owner, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of a minority equity stake in Liverpool FC to 1892 Holdings.
The consortium is led and managed by Bhatia, with investments from Bhatia and the Mittal Family Trusts, K5 Sports (a K5 Global Fund), with Jeff Bezos as the lead investor in the K5 Sports fund, and EE Capital, the family office of Elaine and Eduardo Saverin.
The strategic investment supports Liverpool F.C.’s long-term growth ambitions by bringing together experts from across global business, technology, and investment.
The consortium partners will work with FSG and the club’s leadership team to evaluate opportunities that enhance the club’s objectives on and off the pitch. FSG continues to retain majority ownership and operational control of Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool has always been built by thinking beyond one season and making decisions with the club’s long-term interests in mind. That approach continues to attract interest from respected investors and business leaders around the world, Mike Gordon, FSG President, said.
“As we considered this opportunity, it became clear that Amit and the consortium shared our long-term philosophy and appreciation for what makes Liverpool special. Their experience and perspective will complement the strong foundation already in place, and we look forward to working together,” Gordon said.
“We are incredibly proud to be investing in Liverpool Football Club and to be doing so alongside FSG….We are making this investment because we believe deeply in Liverpool and its leadership, and we look forward to supporting the club's continued success for years to come,” Bhatia, the son-in-law of Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, said.
Fenway Sports Group (FSG) is a global sports, media, entertainment, and real estate company dedicated to building winning cultures by elevating iconic institutions, inspiring fans, and uniting communities across the globe. Anchored by the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool Football Club, FSG’s portfolio includes two of the world’s most celebrated venues, Fenway Park and Anfield Stadium.
Founded in 1892, Liverpool FC is one of the world’s most historic and famous football clubs, having won 20 League Titles, including two Premier League titles, eight FA Cups, 10 League Cups, six European Cups, three UEFA Cups, four European Super Cups, 16 Charity Shields, two Women’s Super League titles and one Women’s Championship.
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