Jurgen Klopp has revealed the difference between Chelsea and Liverpool after the Reds' owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) announced that they were open to new shareholders.
Chelsea were sold in May after a rapid-fire process that saw Roman Abramovich welcome interest after being sanctioned by the UK government to selling the club within five months. The whole period, which can take over a year in other circumstances, was carried out quickly by Raine Group in America and Todd Boehly/Clearlake Capital have now been owners for six months.
It's the first time Chelsea have changed hands since 2003 and brought to an end the culture that has become world renowned at Stamford Bridge, but Klopp's comments addressing the two sales hinted that maybe the Merseyside club aren't going to be moving on as quickly as previously thought.
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In a statement released to the Athletic, FSG said: "There have been a number of recent changes of ownership and rumours of changes in ownership at EPL clubs and inevitably we are asked regularly about Fenway Sports Group’s ownership in Liverpool.
“FSG has frequently received expressions of interest from third parties seeking to become shareholders in Liverpool. FSG has said before that under the right terms and conditions we would consider new shareholders if it was in the best interests of Liverpool as a club.
“FSG remains fully committed to the success of Liverpool, both on and off the pitch.”
Despite not saying that they would sell the club, it is reported that a serious offer would be considered and that this period may well be used to sound out the current market. Klopp spoke about how this doesn't follow the path taken by Chelsea though, saying, "Chelsea got sold. We [Liverpool] are looking for investors. It is completely different. As far as I know [FSG] are looking for investors and that makes sense. Whatever happens I am committed to the club. Nobody had a heart attack when they heard the news."
Liverpool's decision will be watched with great intrigue from afar after Boehly commited to spending £4.25bn on Chelsea. That is already the largest sum paid for a football club, and with Liverpool's history, structure and Klopp there, this could be used as a measurement for the club's worth.
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