The Friedkin Group has finalised a notable £400 million acquisition of a 99.5% stake in Everton, concluding Farhad Moshiri’s period at Goodison Park. This transformation marks Everton as the 10th Premier League team with majority American ownership. This transition, spearheaded by Dan Friedkin, aims to revitalise Everton, which has recently struggled to maintain its Premier League standing. Source
Led by the Texas-based billionaire, the Friedkin Group, which also owns Serie A’s AS Roma, welcomes a novel chapter at Everton. Friedkin and Marc Watts plan to steer the club towards prosperity while respecting its local influence. With financial challenges persisting, the new ownership represents a hopeful shift to improve Everton’s legacy and Premier League ranking under Sean Dyche.
Commentary: Is this change in ownership poised to bring Everton back to its glory days, or will it be just another American-styled club looking to profit in the English Premier League? Share your thoughts!
