Elon Musk’s father says his billionaire son has expressed interest in buying English football club Liverpool.
The Premier League club is privately owned by Fenway Sports Group, which has not indicated it wants to sell but has accepted external investment in the past.
Errol Musk, in an interview with Times Radio, acknowledged that the Tesla CEO has an interest in the six-time European Cup champions.
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“Oh yes, but that doesn’t mean he’s buying it,” Errol Musk said. “He would like to, yes, obviously, anybody would want to. So would I.”
The Tesla CEO is worth $US424.9 Billion. AP
He also said: “I can’t comment on that. They’ll raise the price.”
In September 2023, FSG sold a minority stake to US investment firm Dynasty Equity.
At that time, FSG president Mike Gordon said: “Our long-term commitment to Liverpool remains as strong as ever. We have always said that if there is an investment partner that is right for Liverpool then we would pursue the opportunity to help ensure the club’s long-term financial resiliency and future growth.”
Under FSG, Liverpool has re-established itself as one of the leading clubs in Europe. The Merseyside club won its first English league title in 30 years in 2020 — one season after winning the Champions League title.
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Errol Musk said they have relatives in Liverpool.
“His grandmother was born in Liverpool, and we have relatives in Liverpool, and we were fortunate to know quite a lot of the Beatles because they grew up with some of my family,” he added.
“So, we are attached to Liverpool, you know.”
Liverpool, which leads the Premier League and Champions League this season, did not have an immediate comment.
Owners of the club have regularly copped criticism from sections of the fanbase for their lack of investment in the squad.
Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool is uncertain. Liverpool FC via Getty Images202
Last season’s financial results are due next month and a year without Champions League football is likely to mean another squeeze on finances.
In February 2023 principal owner John W Henry moved to quash speculation about a sale, saying: “Will we be in England for ever? No. Are we selling LFC? Have we sold anything in the past 20+ years?”
