Liverpool fans were left stunned after reports emerged that club owners FSG are interested in acquiring Spanish side Málaga.
If the deal goes through, Málaga—currently in Spain’s third division—would become the fourth sports team under FSG’s ownership, alongside the Boston Red Sox, Liverpool FC, and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Málaga, once a La Liga mainstay, suffered relegation in 2018 and dropped further to the third division in 2023 after a 2-1 loss to Alavés.
David Ornstein confirmed FSG’s interest on X, stating: “Liverpool owners FSG exploring purchase of Spanish club Málaga.”
The Athletic journalist also revealed that representatives from FSG had already visited Málaga’s facilities last month, demonstrating their serious intent.
He elaborated: “The initial focus is to acquire majority shareholder Sheikh Abdullah Al Thani’s 51%. A delegation visited the facilities in February to assess the potential acquisition as part of a multi-club model. FSG remains open to various forms of investment, prioritizing financial contributions that enhance football operations.”
Liverpool supporters quickly reacted on social media. Some saw the humor in it, with one joking: “Building a Málaga super team to stop Trent from winning at Madrid? John W. Henry, you genius!”
However, many were concerned about FSG’s priorities, given unresolved contract negotiations at Anfield.
One fan questioned: “They can’t even run Liverpool properly, and now they’re buying another club?”
Another added: “Still struggling to finalize three contracts, and now this?”
A third commented: “They won’t renew key players’ deals, but they’re investing elsewhere… This doesn’t sit right.”
A fourth wrote: “They want to buy a new club but won’t address our contract issues?”