Developments at Paris Saint-Germain should increase FSG’s valuation of Liverpool, according to reports. Several clubs are up for sale.
This comes from the Financial Times. They report on Paris Saint-Germain, whose owners are looking to sell around 15 per cent to American investors.
Importantly, FT are told by PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi that the 15 per cent is being sold against an overall valuation of over €4bn. It would make the club the most valuable on the planet, usurping Chelsea who went for £2.5bn earlier this year.
And that’s fantastic news for other clubs. Liverpool, Manchester United and Internazionale are also seeking investment right now. Liverpool and United, though, can comfortably demonstrate that they’re bigger clubs and more valuable assets than PSG.
In doing so, their own valuations should rise.
FSG’s valuation of Liverpool
FT call this ‘a significant boost’ for FSG as they seek investment in Liverpool. It essentially gives them a license to demand a world-record fee from potential buyers – depending on United’s own sale.
Nasser al-Khelaifi did talk recently about his €4bn valuation and we said at the time that FSG would love that. With that valuation officially carrying weight – assuming PSG are going to complete the 15 per cent sale – Liverpool’s owners can feel very confident right now.
And that’s good news for them. United being up for sale was undeniably a blow, given they’re a marginally bigger club. This essentially positions Liverpool better between the two clubs, though.
Whether that’s good news for Liverpool is up for debate. At the end of the day, the overall price of the club doesn’t affect anyone but FSG all that much. It does essentially rule out anyone but the wealthiest owners, though.
Maybe that’s a good thing. It certainly makes it more difficult for any potential buyers to make money on their investment, however. As always, we’ll just have to see how things go over the following months.
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