Liverpool fans have been left shocked after it has been revealed that club owners FSG are interested in buying Spanish club Malaga.
If they are successful, the Spanish third division side would become the fourth sports club the American group own, joining Boston Red Sox, Liverpool Football Club, and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Malaga were relegated from La Liga in 2018 after a decade in the Spanish top division, and matters got worse in 2023 when a 2-1 defeat to Alavés sent them to the third division.
David Ornstein confirmed the news of FSG’s interest via X, writing: “Liverpool owners FSG exploring purchase of Spanish club Malaga.”
The Athletic journalist also revealed that representatives have already visited the club’s facilities last month, confirming the serious nature of their interest.
He added: “The initial focus to buy majority shareholder Sheikh Abdullah Al Thani’s 51%.
“Delegation visited facilities in Feb to assess potential acquisition for multi-club model.
“FSG is considering and open to all forms of investment, with the priority being to inject a level of finance that enables it to impact the football operation.”
Following the shock news, Liverpool fans took to social media to react.
One fan joked: “Building a Malaga super team to deny Trent silverware at Madrid? John W Henry you little dancer.”
Liverpool fans protesting against FSG’s stance on Mo Salah’s contract- Getty
However, given the current contract situation going on behind the scenes at Anfield, many fans were left asking if FSG’s focus is in the right place.
One fan said: “Can’t even run Liverpool successfully but already looking to buy another club?”
Another added: “Can’t even sort three contracts out and now this?”
A third fan replied: “And they don’t want to renew Liverpool’s key players….I’m sorry but the remaining two will leave.”
A fourth wrote: “These guys want to buy a club but won’t sort out our contract issues.”
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Topics: Football, Premier League, La Liga
