FSG have reportedly put Liverpool up for sale after a series of ownership changes within the English top flight.
The American owners issued a full statement on the matter, via a tweet from David Ornstein, confirming their continued commitment to “Liverpool’s success, both on and off the pitch”.
???? EXCLUSIVE statement from the owners of Liverpool Fenway Sports Group (FSG) to @TheAthleticFC:
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— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) November 7, 2022
It’s an update that will no doubt surprise fans after implementing a hugely successful strategy that has resulted in a Premier League title, the Champions League and a host of domestic and European trophies in the last few years of the Jurgen era. Klopp.
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With teams like Newcastle United and Chelsea undergoing serious behind-the-scenes changes, one can’t help but wonder if FSG’s decision-making is motivated by the growing financial gap between us and some of the best teams in the league.
As far as we at Empire of the Kop are concerned, the statement in question seems to read more like an investment push than a clear indication of the owners’ willingness to part ways with the club entirely.
In the interest of staying competitive despite the financial disparity, this would not necessarily be a bad plan, provided we can get investment from a third party who sees Liverpool as more than just a profit machine.
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