Everton Owners The Friedkin Group Open Club to Potential Sale

Everton Football Club's majority owners, The Friedkin Group (TFG), announced on Friday that they are exploring new investment options for the club, including the potential sale of a controlling interest. The Houston-based American group completed a takeover of the club in December 2024 in a deal believed to be worth in excess of £400m, acquiring a 98.8% stake from Farhad Moshiri.

The Friedkin Group Announces Strategic Review and Potential Sale

In a statement released on Friday, TFG stated that after prioritizing stability, investment, and the opening of Everton's new stadium last year, the time is right "to consider the next chapter".

"When TFG became custodians of Everton, the Club faced significant financial uncertainty and challenges both on and off the pitch," the ownership said in their statement. "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."

"With that foundation now safely in place, the time is right to consider the next chapter for Everton. We will only entertain interest from parties who we strongly believe will be the right stewards to take the Club forward and build on the momentum that has been established."

TFG also noted: "Throughout this process, TFG's focus will remain unchanged. We will support the Club in all ways necessary to achieve success on the pitch and will continue efforts to make a positive difference in the communities the Club serves. TFG and the Club will not be commenting further while this work is under way."

According to the sources, Moelis & Company has been retained by TFG. David Ornstein of The Athletic reported that TFG is only open to selling full control of Everton if it is convinced the new owner is the right person or group to take the club to the next level.

Fan Perspectives and On-Field Context

Tribalfootball reported that Everton fans have become increasingly unhappy with TFG due to a disconnect with the owners, poor transfer decisions such as selling Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest in the summer, and a lack of investment in the squad. Meanwhile, 101greatgoals noted that Everton recorded a rare profit in the summer transfer window after selling players including Iliman Ndiaye and Beto to Manchester City and Fiorentina respectively.

Sources noted that Everton finished 13th last season and have been without European football for almost a decade, a league title for 39 years, and a major trophy since the 1994-1995 season. Under David Moyes, the team has made a solid start on the field and takes an unbeaten record to Hull on Sunday.