Jeff Bezos-led consortium nearing talks to buy 30% of Liverpool, valuing the club at £4.5bn. Ugandan fans watch with caution, recalling past mishaps. Wamma, this isn’t your typical transfer drama—this’s about a garage-born billionaire aiming to reshape Anfield’s DNA.
The fourth-richest man globally, Bezos, whose Amazon empire nets him $257bn (£190bn), sits in advanced talks. Last year, Liverpool’s revenue hit £703m—Bezos’ wealth dwarfs that 270 times. FSG, the club’s owners, could pocket £1.35bn from this slice, up from £300m in 2010 when they bought the club from Hicks.
How much of Liverpool is Jeff Bezos willing to buy?
The answer might lie in his risk tolerance. Sources hint the consortium wants control but dips at 30%. For context, Hicks’ era saw Liverpool nearly collapse—FSG saved them. Now, fans fear a repeat if Bezos’ motives stay murky. Some Ugandans compare it to African club deals gone wrong, where outsiders exploited local teams.
Why Ugandans are keeping an eye on Liverpool’s Bezos deal
This isn’t just about red tape; it’s about perception. Liverpool’s African diaspora, from Uganda to South Africa, links Bezos’ move to pan-continental power plays.
Final kick: Can Bezos’ empire turn Liverpool into a global asset—or another Hicks nightmare?
Source: BBC Sport
