LIVERPOOL — In a dramatic development that has rippled through European football, a mystery tech billionaire from Dubai has issued a controversial, time-bound ultimatum to the board of Liverpool F.C. that could reshape the club’s ownership landscape.
The anonymous investor—described as a boyhood Liverpool supporter with vast resources in the technology sector—claims to have been shocked by what he saw during recent due-diligence negotiations. According to the leaked statement, the billionaire was shown detailed financial data behind closed doors revealing the true state of the club’s debt liabilities, which he says are far more complex and leveraged than publicly disclosed. �
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In response, he has delivered an ultimatum to Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the club’s current owners: Sell 60 % of the club’s remaining equity to him by midnight, or he will withdraw his investment entirely and redirect his capital to Manchester. �
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“I’m happy to bring my billions to the club I’ve supported since I was a boy,” the statement reads, “but I won’t remain a minority shareholder while the current owners continue to divert profits for their other sporting ventures.” �
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The heart of the dispute lies in the bidder’s interpretation of Liverpool’s financial structure. While the club’s most recent public accounts indicated a reduction in bank debt to about £116 million, the mystery bidder claims that structured liabilities tied to stadium expansion and training infrastructure have complicated the true debt position and have been used as leverage across FSG’s broader portfolio. �
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In a strategic twist, the billionaire has threatened that if the full sale is not agreed by the midnight deadline, he will pivot his “multi-billion pound war chest” toward Manchester—a move that could drastically alter competitive and financial dynamics in the Premier League. �
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The leaked statement also presented stark contrasting priorities between the bidder and the current board:
Liverpool Board’s Stance
Billionaire’s Demands
Immediate full sale (remaining 60 % stake)
Minority acquisition only
Complete debt clearance
Conservative debt management
Reinvest 100 % of profits into LFC
Use profits for broader portfolio growth
Inside Anfield, the atmosphere is reportedly tense. Sources describe the Liverpool board as “stunned,” with emergency meetings underway between club executives and FSG leadership as the deadline looms. Fans have also been gathering near the Shankly Gates, torn between excitement at potential new ownership and fear of seeing the investor take his wealth to rival clubs. �
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By tomorrow morning, Liverpool will either be on the brink of a historic change in ownership or facing the reality of watching their most powerful supporter turn into an unexpected rival across the M62. �
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