Fenway Sports Group Sells Minority Stake in Liverpool to 1892 Holdings

Fenway Sports Group have confirmed a landmark deal to sell a minority stake in Liverpool to a new investment vehicle, 1892 Holdings, in a move designed to power the club’s next phase of growth without loosening FSG’s grip on Anfield.

The consortium is led by Amit Bhatia and pulls together heavyweight figures from global business, technology and finance. At the heart of it sits serious money: the Mittal Family Trusts, K5 Sports and EE Capital, the family office of Elaine and Eduardo Saverin.

One name, though, jumps off the page. Jeff Bezos is involved as lead investor in the K5 Sports fund, giving the deal a level of global visibility rarely seen in Premier League boardrooms.

FSG stay in charge

Despite the headlines, this is not a takeover. FSG will retain majority ownership and full operational control of Liverpool. The structure is clear: fresh capital and expertise are coming in, but the decision-making power at the top of the club remains with John Henry’s group.

The new partners are expected to work closely with FSG and Liverpool’s existing leadership, hunting for ways to sharpen the club’s competitive edge on and off the pitch – from commercial expansion and technology to long-term infrastructure and sporting projects.

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

Gordon stressed that the incoming group fits the existing vision rather than rewriting it. “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,” he 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, underlined the significance of stepping into Anfield’s inner circle. “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, Corestone Capital Advisors brokered the engagement between FSG and the consortium, while a cast of major advisory names – including Allen Overy Shearman Sterling LLP and Deloitte – helped piece together what is described as a complex, high-value transaction.

For now, the deal sits in the familiar waiting room of modern football finance. The agreement is definitive, but completion still depends on regulatory approvals and standard closing conditions. Once those hurdles are cleared, 1892 Holdings will formally take its seat at the table alongside FSG on Merseyside – and the real test will begin: how far this injection of capital and expertise can push Liverpool in an era of supercharged rivals.