Everton Up For Sale As Friedkin Group Seeks New Buyers

A Sudden Move at Goodison

Everton's owners are already looking to sell their controlling interest in the club. The Friedkin Group, which is led by American billionaire Dan Friedkin, confirmed they are exploring new investment options. This includes a potential sale of a controlling stake in the Premier League side.

This news comes as a surprise to many fans. The Friedkin Group only took over Farhad Moshiri's 94.1% stake in December 2024. During their short time in charge, they led the club's historic move away from Goodison Park to the new Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Looking for the Right Stewards

In a statement, the group explained their decision. They said that when they first became custodians, Everton faced significant financial uncertainty and challenges both on and off the pitch. Their immediate priority was to provide stability, investment, and support to secure the future of the club. This included helping to complete the long promised stadium for the fans.

Now that this foundation is safely in place, the group believes the time is right to consider the next chapter. However, they will not sell to just anyone. The owners stated they will only entertain interest from parties who they strongly believe will be the right stewards to build on the momentum.

The Friedkin Group also made it clear that they will continue to support the club in all ways necessary to achieve success on the pitch. They will also continue their efforts to make a positive difference in the local communities. The group and the club have stated they will not make any further comments while this work is under way.

What it means for the next game

Hull City vs Everton (Premier League, Sun, 11 Oct): Hull City win 27%, draw 28%, Everton win 45%; expected goals 1.07 to 1.45. Our safest pick: Under 3.5 goals.

Everton vs Chelsea (Premier League, Sat, 17 Oct): Everton win 37%, draw 26%, Chelsea win 38%; expected goals 1.50 to 1.52. Our safest pick: Over 1.5 goals.