Jeff Bezos is reportedly attempting to join the club of very rich Americans buying stakes in U.K. soccer teams. Bezos, alongside others including Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, is looking to buy at least a 30% stake in the English soccer team Liverpool at a £1.35 billion valuation (around $1.8 billion), the Guardian reports.
Jeff Bezos Reportedly Close to Buying Liverpool Football Club Stake
UKPulse Sport DeskJeff Bezos is reportedly attempting to buy a 30% stake in Liverpool Football Club, with a £1.35 billion valuation.
- Jeff Bezos is reportedly close to buying a 30% stake in Liverpool Football Club.
- The deal would be worth £1.35 billion, according to the Guardian.
- Liverpool Football Club is worth about $6 billion, reports Forbes.
Why this matters: This could be the first sports investment for the billionaire, and it would give him access to one of the most notable sports teams in Europe.
What this means for you: This deal could have implications for the ownership structure of Premier League teams, and it may set a precedent for other American billionaires to invest in U.K. soccer teams.