Everton owners The Friedkin Group explore sale of the club after less than two years

In a surprising development for the Merseyside club, The Friedkin Group (TFG) has announced it is exploring the possibility of selling Everton. This move comes less than two years after the American group completed its takeover of the Toffees in December 2024, a deal originally valued at over £400 million.

The owners released a statement clarifying that after focusing on financial stability and the completion of the club's new stadium, they believe the foundation is now secure enough to look toward the future. TFG confirmed they are looking into various investment options, which could include parting with their controlling stake in the club.

Searching for the right successor

While the group is open to a departure, they have set clear conditions for any potential takeover. The current owners intend to remain on Merseyside and continue their support until a buyer is found who can prove they are capable of taking the team to a higher level. TFG, which also owns Roma and AS Cannes, emphasized they will only entertain offers from parties they believe will be responsible stewards.

"The Friedkin Group is exploring new investment options for Everton, including the potential sale of a controlling interest."

The Friedkin Group

The timing of the announcement follows a period of mixed results on and off the pitch. While the club successfully secured Jack Grealish on a second consecutive loan deal this summer, fans have expressed frustration over the departures of key players like Beto and Iliman Ndiaye without direct replacements in the striker position.

Current manager David Moyes recently touched upon the internal structure of the club, noting that his primary communication remains with the executive level rather than the owners themselves.

"My real contact is Angus. Angus is the one who I would go to see."

David Moyes

For now, the Friedkin Group maintains that their focus remains on supporting the club's success on the pitch and continuing their community efforts while they evaluate the next chapter for the historic English institution.