Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the American owners of Liverpool Football Club, have confirmed they are in talks to sell the Premier League club. The valuation placed on the club is $6 billion, according to a statement from the group.
Confirmation of sale talks
In a statement released Tuesday, FSG acknowledged that they have entered discussions with potential buyers. The group said it has received “numerous expressions of interest” and is considering a full sale of the club. The statement did not name any specific bidders or provide a timeline for a deal.
FSG, which also owns the Boston Red Sox, has controlled Liverpool since 2010. The $6 billion valuation would make Liverpool one of the most expensive sports franchises ever sold, reflecting the club’s global brand and recent on-field success.
What the valuation means
The $6 billion figure is more than double the $2.7 billion that Chelsea FC sold for earlier this year. It also surpasses the $4.6 billion paid for the NFL’s Denver Broncos in 2022. The valuation underscores the growing financial power of top-tier European football clubs, driven by lucrative broadcast deals and international fan bases.
Liverpool’s commercial revenue has surged under FSG’s ownership, with the club reporting record income in recent years. The potential sale comes as the club sits near the top of the Premier League table and remains a contender in the Champions League.
What’s next
FSG has not disclosed whether a preferred bidder has emerged. The group said it will continue to evaluate offers but stressed that no decision has been made. A full sale would require approval from the Premier League’s owners’ and directors’ test, a process that typically takes several weeks.
Until a deal is finalized, FSG will remain in control of the club’s operations. The next update is expected when a buyer is formally selected or if talks collapse.
