Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly in talks to acquire a significant minority stake in English Premier League club Liverpool. According to reports, the billionaire is eyeing at least a 30% share in the historic soccer team, based on a valuation of approximately £1.35 billion.
This potential move reflects a broader trend among American billionaires and celebrities investing heavily in British football, driven by the high costs and limited availability of top-tier franchises in the United States. For Bezos, the acquisition would represent his very first foray into professional sports ownership, further expanding his growing business and cultural presence in the UK.
- Jeff Bezos is pursuing at least a 30% stake in Liverpool FC.
- The deal values the English soccer club at around £1.35 billion.
- This marks the billionaire’s first major sports investment.
- American ownership continues to surge across the English Premier League.
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