包括亚马逊创始人杰夫·贝佐斯、Facebook联合创始人爱德华多·萨瓦林和埃莱娜·安德里耶詹森在内的投资者财团,通过1892控股公司收购了利物浦足球俱乐部30%的股份[1]。根据此次交易估值,利物浦俱乐部价值55亿英镑(80亿美元)[1]。财团领导人阿米特·巴蒂亚将出任俱乐部副主席[1]。
现任所有者芬威体育集团(FSG)主席迈克·戈登表示,这笔投资"继续吸引来自世界各地受人尊敬的投资者和商业领袖的兴趣"[1]。FSG集团强调,此次股权转让不会改变俱乐部的日常运营方式,也不代表所有权交接的开始[1]。
A consortium led by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has purchased a 30% stake in Liverpool Football Club through the investment vehicle 1892 Holdings, valuing the club at £5.5 billion ($8 billion) [1]. The group of investors includes Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin and other prominent business leaders [1]. Amit Bhatia, identified as a consortium leader, will assume the position of Liverpool vice-chairman following the transaction [1].
The acquisition represents a significant capital injection into the Premier League club, though Fenway Sports Group, the current ownership entity, stated that the arrangement will not alter the club's day-to-day operational structure [1]. FSG chairperson Mike Gordon remarked that "this approach continues to attract interest from respected investors and business leaders from around the world" [1]. The negotiations, which commenced in 2025, extended over several months before the deal's completion [1].