The Friedkin Group Explores Potential Sale of Everton Football Club
The Friedkin Group is exploring a potential sale of Everton Football Club, less than two years after completing their takeover in December 2024. The American investment firm, which purchased a 94.1 percent stake for approximately £400 million, confirmed it is seeking new investment options, including the possibility of a full exit.
The Friedkin Group Seeks New Ownership Options Less than 22 monthsafter taking control of Everton, The Friedkin Group (TFG) has signaled a shift in strategy. The investment firm, led by chairman Dan Friedkin, announced on October 9, 2026, that it is exploring new investment options for the club, explicitly including the potential sale of a controlling interest.
This development comes as the group looks to determine the next chapter for the Liverpool-based club following a period of stabilization. 🚨 BREAKING: The Friedkin Group put Everton up for SALE | talkSPORT & Alan Stubbs REACT!
While the group remains open to a full sale, they have emphasized that they will only entertain interest from parties who we strongly believe will be the right stewards to take the club forward and build upon the momentum established during their tenure. The group, which also holds ownership of Serie A club Roma and AS Cannes, maintains that its focus on supporting the club remains unchanged throughout this process.
Stabilization Efforts Following the 2024 Takeover The Friedkin Group officially became owners in December 2024, acquiring a 94.1 percent stake from Farhad Moshiri in a deal valued at approximately £400 million. Their arrival followed a turbulent period characterized by failed takeover attempts from other entities, including 777 Partners and MSP Sports Capital.
Upon taking the helm, TFG focused on providing financial stability and overseeing the final stages of the club's transition to the 53,000-capacity Hill Dickinson Stadium. "When TFG became custodians of Everton, the club faced significant financial uncertainty and challenges both on and off the pitch.
The immediate priority was to provide the stability, investment and support needed to secure the club's future, including helping to bring the long-promised stadium to completion for its deserving supporters." The Friedkin Group, via statement Supporters Protest Sale of Key Playing Talent Despite the club's efforts to stabilize finances, the ownership group faced significant criticism during the most recent summer transfer window. Supporters expressed frustration over the departure of approximately £100 million worth of playing talent, including the £65 million sale of Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City.
com Tensions reached a peak when news surfaced that Everton had accepted a £40 million bid from Nottingham Forest for midfielder Harrison Armstrong. Following vocal protests from the fanbase, the club pulled out of the deal.
The summer window also saw the departure of Beto to Fiorentina and the collapse of a proposed transfer for American forward Folarin Balogun, leaving the squad with limited depth at the striker position, currently relying on 23-year-old Frenchman Thierno Barry.