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Fenway Sports Group (FSG), owners of Premier League champions Liverpool FC, are reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Spanish LaLiga club Getafe in a deal valued around £100 million. This move aligns with FSG’s strategic plan to establish a multi-club ownership model, similar to Manchester City's global portfolio. Getafe’s current owner, Ángel Torres, who has led the club since 2002, had initially set the club’s value at £160 million but is now negotiating around a £100 million price tag. Despite previously denying the club was for sale, Torres seems willing to proceed, potentially staging the takeover in phases.
Getafe, based near Madrid, has been a consistent LaLiga participant for eight seasons, finishing 13th in the 2024/25 campaign and narrowly avoiding relegation. The club has never won a major trophy but has twice finished as Copa del Rey runners-up and appeared in the Europa League twice in the 2010s. A significant factor attracting FSG is Getafe’s approved stadium renovation project, scheduled for completion by December 2027, and the club’s long-term growth plans. The proximity to Spain’s capital adds to the strategic appeal.
FSG’s interest in expanding beyond Liverpool follows previous pursuits, including a failed 2024 attempt to buy French club Bordeaux due to stadium lease issues. Parallel to its prestigious ownership of Liverpool, FSG also owns Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox and the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins. Michael Edwards' return as FSG’s chief executive of football is believed to be connected to this expansion plan, emphasizing the group’s renewed ambition and vigor.
Through acquiring Getafe, FSG looks to deepen its influence in global football, utilizing a multi-club system to leverage scouting, player development, and commercial opportunities across leagues. The strategic deal marks a substantial investment beyond the £295 million Liverpool has spent on new players this summer, including Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike, highlighting FSG’s ambitious spending and growth trajectory.
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