FSG Sells Minority Stake to Bezos-Backed 1892 Holdings in Liverpool

Fenway Sports Group have cashed in on a slice of Liverpool – but not their grip on the club.

The American owners confirmed they have reached a definitive agreement to sell a minority equity stake in the Premier League side to 1892 Holdings, a newly formed consortium fronted by Amit Bhatia. It is a deal loaded with heavyweight money and big-name backers, aimed squarely at accelerating Liverpool’s long-term growth rather than ripping up the current model.

At the heart of the investment sits serious global capital. The Mittal Family Trusts and K5 Sports are key pillars of the consortium, with Jeff Bezos emerging as lead investor in the K5 Sports fund. EE Capital, the family office of Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin and Elaine Saverin, has also taken a seat at the table.

This is not a hostile takeover. It is reinforcement.

FSG stressed that they will continue to hold majority ownership and full operational control at Anfield. The sale is structured to bring fresh financial firepower and expertise into the club while leaving the decision-making spine untouched.

The new partners are expected to work in lockstep with FSG and Liverpool’s existing leadership. The brief is clear: identify and execute new opportunities that strengthen the club on and off the pitch – from commercial expansion and technology to infrastructure and global reach.

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For FSG president Mike Gordon, the move fits a pattern that has defined their tenure.

“Liverpool has always been built by thinking beyond one season and making decisions with the club’s long-term interests in mind,” Gordon said. “That approach continues to attract interest from respected investors and business leaders around the world.”

He made it clear this is not money for money’s sake, but a strategic fit.

“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,” Gordon explained. “Their experience and perspective will complement the strong foundation already in place, and we look forward to working together.”

Bhatia, speaking on behalf of 1892 Holdings, did not hide the significance of the moment for the group.

“We are incredibly proud to be investing in Liverpool Football Club and to be doing so alongside FSG,” he said. “We have the utmost respect and admiration for FSG as owners and for everything they have achieved at Anfield.”

Behind the scenes, the deal has been stitched together by a familiar cast of financial heavyweights. Corestone Capital Advisors acted as the key facilitator between FSG and the consortium, while legal and advisory work was handled by firms including Allen Overy Shearman Sterling LLP and Deloitte, reflecting the complexity and scale of the transaction.

For now, one hurdle remains. The agreement still needs the green light from regulators and must clear standard closing conditions before it becomes official. Once that happens, 1892 Holdings will formally take up their role as strategic partners on Merseyside.

Liverpool’s ownership era under FSG continues – but with new, deep-pocketed allies now tied to the club’s next chapter.