FSG line up Getafe as potential partner in new Liverpool football network
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Liverpool's owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), are reportedly seeking to expand their football portfolio by potentially acquiring Spanish La Liga club Getafe. This move would mark Liverpool's entry into the multi-club ownership model, following in the footsteps of rivals like Manchester City's City Football Group and Chelsea's BlueCo. The information comes from a report by Dominic King for Mail Sport, highlighting that FSG has already completed due diligence and is holding positive discussions regarding Getafe.
FSG, who rescued Liverpool from financial trouble nearly 15 years ago, now have the resources and ambition to broaden their influence beyond Anfield. The search for a partner club has been spearheaded by key executives Michael Edwards, Julian Ward, and Pedro Marques, who have evaluated over 20 European clubs. While clubs like Malaga and Toulouse were considered and subsequently ruled out, Getafe has emerged as the current primary focus. This interest is reportedly facilitated through contacts including Real Madrid CEO Jose Angel Sanchez, who informed Getafe's club president Angel Torres about Liverpool's intentions. The involvement of Ward, who is fluent in Spanish, and Marques, familiar with the local market, positions FSG well to advance the negotiations if they choose to proceed.
The acquisition of Getafe could have several strategic benefits for Liverpool. Multi-club ownership models allow for talent development, expanded commercial reach, and enhanced recruitment capabilities—advantages demonstrated by Liverpool's rivals. FSG's potential expansion into this model signals an effort to keep Liverpool competitive in one of football’s fastest-growing ownership and operational trends. Although no final decision has been made, the groundwork is firmly in place, and such a deal would represent a significant new chapter for Liverpool's global growth and sporting ambitions, illustrating how far FSG has transformed the club since its near-administration days.
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