The Friedkin Group is exploring the sale of a controlling stake in Everton Football Club. The owners confirmed the move on Friday, stating the timing is right and that they will only engage with parties deemed suitable stewards for the club's future.
This potential sale comes less than two years after the American investment group completed its full takeover from Farhad Moshiri in December 2024. At that time, the club faced significant financial uncertainty, including a points deduction. The group's immediate priority was to provide stability and investment, a process that included overseeing the long-awaited move from Goodison Park to the new Hill Dickinson Stadium, which was completed earlier this year.
The Friedkin Group believes the club is now in a stronger position, making it an attractive proposition. Their statement highlighted that they had helped bring the stadium project to completion for supporters. Former Everton goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis acknowledged the improvements. "We have a stadium to be crazily proud of, it's going to generate revenue from a commercial point of view," she said. Brown-Finnis described the news as a shock but added that if the group sells, "they have left the club in a much better place."
On the pitch, Everton are enjoying a positive start to the season under manager David Moyes, which is reflected in the current standings. The team sits seventh in the Premier League with nine points from five games and is on a two-match winning run. This form has been built on a solid defence, with the team conceding only 4 goals in 450 minutes of play this season. This stability contrasts with a reportedly difficult summer transfer window, which has been described as disastrous by some observers, leaving Moyes to work with a thin squad.
Off the field, the process is now underway. The Friedkin Group has stated it will not comment further while seeking a buyer. Their focus remains on supporting the club to achieve success on the pitch. The group's chairman, Dan Friedkin, has never met manager David Moyes since the Scot's return in January 2025, a detail that shows the owners' reported hands-off approach. The search for a new owner who can build on the recent progress continues without a public timeline, as the club prepares for its upcoming fixtures.
This story first appeared at bbc.co.uk
