Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), have addressed claims from Elon Musk’s father suggesting the billionaire is interested in buying the club.
Musk, a South African-born businessman and the world’s richest person with an estimated net worth of $414.5 billion according to Forbes, has previously denied any intention to purchase a football club. However, in an interview on Times Radio, his father, Errol Musk, stated that his son has shown interest in acquiring Liverpool.
When asked about Elon Musk’s interest, Errol responded, “Oh yes, oh yes—but that doesn’t mean he’s buying it. He would like to, yes. Obviously. Anyone would want to. So would I. My mother—his grandmother—was born in Liverpool, and we have relatives in the city.”
He also highlighted the family’s personal connection to Liverpool, mentioning their ties to the Beatles and their shared attachment to the city. Musk’s grandmother, Cora Robinson, was born and raised in Liverpool before marrying Walter Musk, a South African army sergeant who served in World War II.
FSG’s Response to the Speculation
According to The Times, FSG has no intention of engaging with Musk regarding a potential sale. Insiders reportedly dismissed the claims from Errol Musk’s interview, saying the club is “not taking [it] terribly seriously.”
FSG has owned Liverpool since October 2010, taking over from the much-criticized duo George Gillett and Tom Hicks. While FSG indicated in 2022 that they were open to welcoming new shareholders if it benefited the club, they made it clear they were not looking to sell outright.
In September 2023, FSG sold a minority stake of 1.9% to 3.8% to Dynasty Equity, an American sports investment firm, further solidifying their position as the club’s majority owners.
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