LeBron James Could Add $100 Million to His Net Worth as $90 Billion Worth Businessman Prepares Bid For Liverpool
Basketball great LeBron James made a wise choice by acquiring a minor investment in Liverpool FC. In April 2011, the Los Angeles Lakers forward paid $6.5 million for 2% of Liverpool together with his business partner Maverick Carter. It turned out to be a cunning decision that was also quite profitable. The Fenway Sports Group is the owner of the football team (FSG). However, FSG formally announced in a statement that they are selling the club.
Since the investing company acquired LFC in 2011, Liverpool has had incredible success as John W. Henry, was one of the two founders along with the chairman.
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Mukesh Ambani’s bid for Liverpool would make LeBron James $100 million richer
With Mukesh Ambani, a multi-billionaire, showing interest in purchasing Liverpool, the club may be headed for an Indian takeover. Ambani, who is listed by Forbes as the seventh richest person in the world and with a net worth of around £90 billion, has already inquired about the club.
NEW: Liverpool approached by Mukesh Ambani, the eighth-richest man in world, worth £90billion with takeover bid. He is the owner of Mumbai Indians cricket team.https://t.co/VrnWCbOThY
— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) November 12, 2022
According to the 2019–20 assessment, Liverpool FC is worth $4.1 Billion. In a few years, the company is allegedly aiming to sell the soccer team. They won’t accept anything less, either. Forbes estimates that in 2022, the soccer team will be worth $4.45 billion. The cost should be close to $5 billion, though. Mukesh Ambani, who is worth $90 billion, has not yet reviewed the offer.
In 2011, LeBron James took a 2% stake in Liverpool from the Fenway Sports Group which bought the club for $480 million in 2010.
The club is now worth $4.1 billion and generates annual revenue of around $619 million
LeBron's stake is now worth an estimated $100 million! pic.twitter.com/4gNwPRErZ5
— Cash N Sport (@CashNSport) November 7, 2022
If the transaction is completed, the top player for the Los Angeles Lakers might become $100 million richer. This will result in a significant return on a $6.5 Million investment.
The club won the Premier League championship under his leadership for the first time as an FSG-owned team. Additionally, the team participated in a few finals, won the UEFA Champions League, and more.
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