Everton owners The Friedkin Group consider selling club
The Friedkin Group is exploring a potential sale of Everton Football Club less than two years after their takeover. The group claims they have stabilized the club and completed the new stadium, making it the right time to consider new investment options.
Why it matters
This signals significant instability for a historic Premier League club and raises questions about the long-term viability of private equity ownership in English football.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Everton are currently seventh in the Premier League after seven matches
Everton owners The Friedkin Group (TFG) are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control.
The American group completed a takeover of the club in 2024 in a deal believed to be worth in excess of £400m.
In a statement, TFG said after prioritising stability, investment and the opening of Everton 's new stadium last year, the time is right "to consider the next chapter".
"The Friedkin Group is exploring new investment options for Everton Football Club, including the potential sale of a controlling interest," TFG said.
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