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Liverpool Owners FSG Linked Again to Getafe Amid Denial from Spanish Club President

Multi-club strategy draws fresh scrutiny

Fenway Sports Group’s evolving strategy in world football continues to draw attention, this time in the southern reaches of Madrid. As Liverpool’s owners look to expand their influence beyond Anfield, Getafe CF has found itself uncomfortably thrust into the spotlight.

Reports surfacing in June claimed that FSG had zeroed in on Getafe as their next acquisition target, following abandoned interests in Bordeaux and Málaga. With Michael Edwards reinstated as CEO of Football, tasked specifically with building a multi-club portfolio, such reports had more than a whiff of credibility. His track record at Liverpool, particularly in identifying talent and shaping recruitment structures, makes him a pivotal figure in FSG’s next chapter.

Getafe’s enduring stability meets outside intrigue

Getafe, for their part, have quietly established themselves as a consistent presence in La Liga. Nestled in the southern belt of Spain’s capital, the club has modern ambitions of its own. Renovations to the Estadio Coliseum, due for completion by 2028, represent an intent to grow – not sell. And yet, the intersection of this internal ambition with external interest from a Premier League behemoth’s owners has generated headlines that won’t go away.

President Ángel Torres addressed the speculation directly on Tuesday, via Spanish outlet COPE. His response, blunt and defiant, sought to shut the door on any potential deal.

The tone, unmistakably weary, suggests a man tired of the rumour mill. And yet, it also contrasts with earlier remarks in which Torres had alluded to eventually stepping down.

FSG’s wider ambition remains unshaken

For Liverpool’s owners, the interest in Getafe would not be isolated. Their multi-club ambition is a strategic pivot designed to stay competitive with the likes of City Football Group, who’ve turned a global portfolio into a competitive advantage. An FSG spokesperson commented last month:

Such statements may seem generic, but in the current climate – and with Edwards back at the wheel – they carry weight. While Torres remains steadfast in his denial, the logic behind FSG’s interest in Getafe is not difficult to see: a well-run club in a top league, undergoing modernisation, located in a major European capital.

Whether interest turns into intent, or dialogue ever matures into negotiation, is another matter entirely. But one thing is clear: Liverpool’s ownership is far from finished in its bid to shape the future of football from the boardroom.