Fenway Sports Group sells minority Liverpool stake to 1892 Holdings consortium

Fenway Sports Group disclosed that a minority interest in Liverpool Football Club will be transferred to 1892 Holdings, a consortium headed by Amit Bhatia and featuring Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The club’s official statement emphasized that FSG will maintain majority ownership and day-to-day management, with no specific valuation or percentage released, though insiders estimate roughly 30%. The partnership is pitched as a way to expand the club’s global reach, leveraging Bhatia’s Asian connections and the branding influence of Bezos and Eduardo Saverin.

Should the transaction close, Bhatia will assume the vice-chairmanship and join the board alongside Elaine Saverin and Bryan Baum, while Bezos will not receive a board seat. Supporter group Spirit of Shankly has urged the owners to clarify the due-diligence process and whether the sale signals a broader plan to eventually sell the entire club. Critics note concerns about Bezos’s political ties and the potential impact on ticket pricing and club values.