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Friedkin Group Puts Everton Up for Sale

By Drooid · Oct 9, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Friedkin Group Considers Sale

The Friedkin Group said Everton Football Club is up for sale.
They completed a December 2024 takeover, buying Farhad Moshiri's 94% stake for over £400 million.
The owners are exploring new investment options, including selling a controlling interest.
Chairman Dan Friedkin has not met or spoken with manager David Moyes since January 2025.

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Friedkin Group Eyes NHL

TFG is evaluating a Houston NHL franchise in a deal valued around $3.5 billion.
The Friedkin Group’s sports portfolio includes Everton, Italy’s AS Roma and France’s AS Cannes.
TFG bought AS Roma from James Pallotta in August 2020 for $591 million.
Executives say Roma’s transfer budget is driven by non-football considerations rather than sporting needs.
Analysts suggest the NHL deal could enable cross-promotional opportunities with TFG’s football clubs.

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Historical Context

The Glazer family’s leveraged 2005 takeover of Manchester United, valued at almost £800 million and raising their stake to over 75 %, loaded the club with debt and triggered fan protests that led to the fan-owned F.C. United of Manchester. This episode shows how billionaire-backed, debt-financed acquisitions can spark opposition and draw regulatory focus on club finances.

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Friedkin Group Considers Sale

The Friedkin Group said Everton Football Club is up for sale.
They completed a December 2024 takeover, buying Farhad Moshiri's 94% stake for over £400 million.
The owners are exploring new investment options, including selling a controlling interest.
Chairman Dan Friedkin has not met or spoken with manager David Moyes since January 2025.

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