Aug 14 (Reuters) - A ⁠consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has reached a definitive agreement ⁠to buy a minority stake in Liverpool, the Premier League ‌club's owners Fenway Sports Group said on Friday.

A source familiar with the matter said the stake is about one-third. British media reports said the deal was worth more than £1.5 billion, which ​values the club at over £5 billion ($7 billion).

FSG, which ⁠bought Liverpool in 2010 for £300 ⁠million, will maintain the majority share and operational control of the club.

The consortium, ⁠named ‌1892 Holdings, is led by former Queens Park Rangers chairman Amit Bhatia and also includes the Mittal Family Trusts, EE Capital and ⁠the K5 Sports fund, where Bezos is the lead ​investor.

"As we considered this ‌opportunity, it became clear that Amit and the consortium shared our ⁠long-term philosophy and ​appreciation for what makes Liverpool special," FSG president Mike Gordon said in a statement.

"Their experience and perspective will complement the strong foundation already in place, and we ⁠look forward toworking together."

Bhatia will become the club's ​new vice chairman and join the expanded board along with Elaine Saverin from EE Capital and Bryan Baum from K5 Sports. Bezos will not have a seat ⁠on the board, according to the source.

"To be welcomed as a partner in a club of this stature is a huge privilege," Bhatia said.

"We are making this investment because we believe deeply in Liverpool and its leadership, and ​we look forward to supporting the club's continued ⁠success for years to come.”

Liverpool, who have been English champions a joint-record 20 ​times, finished fifth in the Premier League last ‌season. They will start the new campaign ​at Newcastle United on August 23.

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(Reporting by Karan Prashant Saxena; Writing by Chiranjit Ojha in Bengaluru; Editing by Ken Ferris)