“Elon Musk’s Ambition to Acquire Premier League Powerhouse ‘Confirmed’ by Family Insider”
“Elon Musk’s Interest in Acquiring a Premier League Giant ‘Confirmed’ by Close Family Source”
Musk’s £339bn fortune could pave the way for a significant investment in the Premier League.
Elon Musk’s rumored interest in purchasing a Premier League club appears to have been validated by his father, Errol Musk.
Recognized as the world’s wealthiest individual by Forbes, Musk boasts an estimated net worth of $425.2 billion (£339.3 billion).
The South African-born billionaire has built his extraordinary fortune through a series of high-profile ventures, serving as the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, as well as owning the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
Over the weekend, a stunning report from the Weekend Sport suggested that Elon Musk might be considering a takeover bid for Premier League giants Liverpool.
Musk’s connection to Merseyside runs deep, as his paternal grandmother was born and raised in Liverpool, adding a personal link to the region.
According to the Liverpool Echo, Musk’s grandmother, Cora Robinson, was born in Mossley Hill, Liverpool, in August 1923. She eventually left England to move to South Africa, where she married Walter Musk in 1944.
Elon Musk, Elon’s father, has addressed the tech billionaire’s reported interest in purchasing Liverpool, seemingly lending more credibility to the rumors.
When asked on Times Radio if his son wanted to buy the club, Errol replied with a chuckle, “I can’t comment on that, they’ll raise the price.” He then added, “Oh yes, [he has expressed a desire], but that doesn’t mean he’s buying it.”
Pressed further on whether owning the club was a goal for his son, Errol confirmed, “He would like to, yes, obviously. Anybody would want to – so would I.”
Elon Musk continued, saying, “His grandmother was born in Liverpool, and we have relatives there. We were fortunate to know quite a few of the Beatles because they grew up with some of my family. So, we are attached to Liverpool, you know.”
As for how much it would cost Musk to buy Liverpool, the club is currently valued at approximately £4.2 billion by Forbes. However, it’s unclear whether the current owners, Fenway Sports Group, would be willing to sell at that price.
In 2022, a consortium led by Todd Boehly completed a £4.25 billion takeover of Chelsea, and it’s likely that Liverpool’s owners would demand an amount exceeding that to part with the current Premier League and Champions League leaders.
Liverpool’s principal owner, John W. Henry, has previously downplayed the prospect of Fenway Sports Group selling the club anytime soon. In response to takeover rumors in 2023, Henry told the Boston Sports Journal, “Will we be in England forever? No. Are we selling LFC? No.”
John W. Henry further clarified, saying, “Are we talking with investors about LFC? Yes. Will something happen there? I believe so, but it won’t be a sale. Have we sold anything in the past 20 plus years?”
Following Henry’s comments, Fenway Sports Group later agreed to sell a minority stake in Liverpool, valued between £82 million and £164 million, to the global sports investment firm Dynasty Equity.