Bezos-backed consortium close to buying Liverpool stake
Multiple media reports say a consortium that includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin is close to agreeing to buy about one-third of Premier League club Liverpool, in a deal led by Amit Bhatia. The investment would value the club at roughly £4.4 billion ($5.9 billion), one of the largest football valuations reported. Fenway Sports Group, which has owned Liverpool since 2010 and explored outside investment while retaining control, may announce the deal soon; the news arrives as Liverpool face a sporting transition following key departures.
Consortium nears one-third Liverpool stake at a £4.4 billion valuation
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Fenway Sports Group bought Liverpool in 2010 and has sought outside investment. Liverpool…
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