Everton’s takeover talks with Friedkin Group collapse
Everton’s acquisition by the Friedkin Group has been abandoned after negotiations stalled.
The Friedkin Group, owners of Serie A’s Roma, had been in exclusive talks since June after a failed deal with 777 Partners.
A joint statement from the Friedkin Group and Everton’s current owners, Blue Heaven Holdings, confirmed that both parties are now exploring other options.
Complications tied to 777 Partners, who had previously lent Everton £200m, and ongoing legal uncertainties in the US led the Friedkin Group to withdraw.
Despite the failed takeover, the Friedkin Group will remain a lender to Everton, having injected £200m and cleared a £158m loan to MSP Sports Capital and local businessmen.
Club sources maintain Everton’s financial stability, despite significant losses and a recent points deduction for breaching Premier League financial rules.
Farhad Moshiri, who owns 94% of Everton, has faced increasing fan criticism.
Moshiri’s previous negotiations with 777 Partners, Maciek Kaminski, and MSP Sports Capital also failed to result in a takeover.
Everton is set to move to a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock for the 2025-26 season.
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire noted that the Friedkin Group found the deal too complex and risky but emphasized that Everton remains an attractive investment opportunity.
Source: bbc.com
