Liverpool’s owners FSG have confirmed a £543million investment from RedBird Capital and have welcomed NBA legend, LeBron James, to their ownership group.
The 36-year-old Nike sponsored athlete has owned a two per cent stake in the Premier League champions since 2011.
Now the basketball superstar has upped his stake in Liverpool after becoming a partner in their American ownership group Fenway. Â
The company also own a legendary baseball team Boston Red Sox. Â
John Henry remains in charge at Fenway Sports with Tom Werner the second-largest shareholder. Â
The pair approved a new £543m investment from RedBird Capital, who became the third-largest shareholders in Fenway Sports Group.  Â
The champions are now hopeful the deal will help bring some financial stability since the coronavirus outbreak. Â
And Jurgen Klopp will also feel the benefits as it will allow funding to sign new players this summer. Â
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FSG's principal owner John W Henry, chairman Tom Werner and president Mike Gordon said: “We are pleased to welcome to our ownership group LeBron, Maverick and Paul, with whom we have enjoyed a successful collaboration for well over a decade.† Â
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