Indian Billionaire Link Enters Anfield: Amit Bhatia-Led Group Buys Into Liverpool FC
What Happened
Premier League champions Liverpool FC have agreed to sell a minority equity stake to 1892 Holdings, a consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia, son-in-law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal. The investor group also includes the Mittal Family Trusts, Jeff Bezos-backed K5 Sports, and Eduardo Saverin's family office.
Key Takeaways
While Liverpool's current owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) will retain majority ownership and operational control, the deal brings powerful global investors into the club and provides fresh capital to support Liverpool's long-term growth and ambitions on and off the pitch.