Everton owners the Friedkin Group explore sale of Premier League club
The Friedkin Group is exploring a potential sale of Everton Football Club less than two years after completing a takeover of the Premier League team.
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Everton owners the Friedkin Group are exploring the sale of the football club less than two years after taking control, BBC News reported on October 9, 2026. [1]
The American group completed its takeover of the club in 2024 in a deal believed to be worth more than £400m, according to BBC News. [1]
In a statement cited by BBC News, the owners stated that after prioritising stability, investment, and opening the new stadium last year, the time is right to consider the next chapter. The group stated that it is exploring new investment options for the club, including the potential sale of a controlling interest. [1]
The Friedkin Group added that when it became custodians, Everton faced significant financial uncertainty as well as challenges on and off the pitch, BBC News reported. [1]
In short
- The Friedkin Group is exploring the sale of Everton Football Club.
- The American group completed its takeover of Everton in 2024.
- The 2024 takeover deal was believed to be worth in excess of £400m.
Sources
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- [1]Everton owners consider selling club two years after takeoverBBC News, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Liverpool F.C. on Wikipedia
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