Liverpool Scores Investment Boost

Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the owner of Premier League football club Liverpool FC, has agreed to sell a minority stake in the club to global sports investment firm Dynasty Equity.

The value of the stake is thought to be between £82m and £164m and ends US-based FSG’s search for fresh investment into the Reds.

Last November, the ownership group released a statement that read, ‘FSG has frequently received expressions of interest from third parties seeking to become shareholders in Liverpool.

FSG has said before that under the right terms and conditions we would consider new shareholders if it was in the best interests of Liverpool as a club.’

FSG was always clear that it wanted to retain majority ownership of Liverpool FC, and the latest agreement with US global sports investment firm Dynasty Equity ensures that is the case.

The investment will primarily be used to pay off the club’s bank debt after the club has gone through a period of significant investment.

Following around £100m losses due to the pandemic, Liverpool spent about £50m on a new training ground in Kirkby which opened in 2020, as well as £12m re-purchasing their previous Melwood training base for use by the women’s team.

The ongoing development of the Anfield Road Stand is going to cost an estimated £80m, and follows the completion of the new £114m Main Stand which opened in 2016.

The Reds also spent about £145m on transfers in the last few months, with manager Jurgen Klopp signing the likes of Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch.

FSG President Mike Gordon, said, “Our long-term commitment to Liverpool remains as strong as ever.”

“We have always said that if there is an investment partner that is right for Liverpool then we would pursue the opportunity to help ensure the club’s long-term financial resiliency and future growth.

“We look forward to building upon the long-standing relationship with Dynasty to further strengthen the club’s financial position and sustain our ambitions for continued success on and off the pitch.”

Dynasty’s Chief Executive Officer, K. Don Cornwell, said, “Liverpool is one of the most iconic football clubs in the world with a passionate fanbase and significant global reach.

“Dynasty is privileged to support the club and work alongside FSG to execute on the tremendous growth opportunities ahead.”