Liverpool Pursues Facebook Co-Founder Saverin for Major Share Acquisition
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Liverpool Football Club is reportedly seeking a new second-largest shareholder.
- Eduardo Saverin, co-founder of Facebook (now Meta), has been approached by an investment consortium interested in acquiring a stake.
- The club is looking to sell a significant portion of its shares.
English Premier League giants Liverpool are reportedly exploring a major share sale to attract a new second-largest shareholder. The club has been approached by an investment consortium that has expressed interest in acquiring a significant stake, with Facebook (now Meta) co-founder Eduardo Saverin being a key figure in discussions.
According to reports from major media outlets including Britain's Sky Sports, the investment consortium has made a "love call" to Saverin, indicating their desire for him to be involved in the potential acquisition. Saverin, 44, is a prominent figure in the tech and investment world, known for his role in the founding of Facebook.
The move signifies Liverpool's strategic effort to bring in new investment and potentially a new major partner. The club is looking to sell a substantial portion of its shares, and the involvement of a figure like Saverin, backed by a consortium, suggests a significant financial and strategic play for the future of the storied football club.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.