The Fenway Sports Group (FSG), Liverpool's owners since 2010, have confirmed the sale on the club's channels. According to The Guardian, the deal is worth almost 2 billion euros, which will inject significant capital into the club. This move is expected to help Liverpool compete in international top football in the coming seasons.
The group of billionaires includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who has acquired a minority stake in the club. British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia is expected to become the vice-chairman of Liverpool, while Eduardo Saverin, co-founder of Facebook, is also involved in the takeover. The deal sees Liverpool transfer around 30% of its shares to the billionaire group.
FSG's chairman, Mika Gordon, has stated that the club's long-term vision and philosophy are aligned with the consortium's goals. The group shares FSG's appreciation for what makes Liverpool unique. The sale is a significant development for the club, and it will be interesting to see how it affects Liverpool's future in the Premier League.
The deal is expected to bring significant financial resources to the club, which could be used to strengthen the team and compete with other top European clubs. However, the exact details of how the funds will be used remain unclear.