Everton Confirm Friedkin Group Takeover
Everton have announced that the Friedkin Group has completed its takeover of the club, acquiring a 94.1% controlling stake from former majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri.
The deal brings an end to Moshiri’s turbulent seven-year tenure, a period marked by poor on-field performances, managerial upheaval, and significant financial instability.
What Next for Everton?
The Toffees have struggled under Moshiri’s ownership, culminating in financial sanctions, including two points deductions last season due to breaches of the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules.
Addressing these financial woes will be a top priority for the Friedkin Group, much as it was when the consortium took over Roma, who faced similar challenges at the time.
Stabilising Everton’s finances will take time and may require a conservative approach to the transfer market.
Player sales are expected to provide the primary source of revenue in the short term, with young centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite tipped as a prime candidate to command a significant fee in the summer.
Everton Entering a Multi-Club Model
The takeover introduces Everton to the growing trend of multi-club ownership models, which have become increasingly prevalent in global football.
Typically, such models revolve around a central “parent” club supported by smaller feeder clubs. Manchester City and their City Football Group are a leading example of this approach.
However, the dynamic between Everton and Roma under Friedkin ownership is likely to differ. Both clubs are historic institutions in their respective leagues and will resist being positioned as secondary to one another.
Instead, the arrangement could foster mutual benefits, such as expanded scouting networks and greater player mobility between the two clubs.
This model could be particularly advantageous for Everton, whose current squad is thin and heavily reliant on ageing players. Access to Roma’s talent pool and scouting expertise could help refresh the Toffees’ squad more effectively in the coming years.
Potential Managerial Change Looming
Sean Dyche’s contract as Everton manager expires at the end of the season, and his tenure has been far from smooth.
Consecutive relegation battles and inconsistent performances have left the club entrenched in the lower reaches of the Premier League table.
Dyche has also faced criticism from supporters, with frustration growing during his time in charge.
While the Friedkin Group are expected to retain Dyche for the remainder of this campaign, a managerial change seems likely ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Combined with the move to Everton’s new stadium and potential summer signings, the arrival of a high-profile manager could inject fresh optimism among the club’s fanbase.
The Friedkin Group faces a monumental task in steering Everton back to stability, but the blueprint from their Roma project suggests there is hope for a brighter future.
